2Cor 6:9 | JFB | STEP | 9. unknown ... yet well known-- "unknown" in our true character to those who "evil report" of us, "well known" to those who hold us in "good report" ( ). Conybeare explains, "Unknown by men, yet acknowledged by God" ( ). Perhaps both God and men (believers) are intended as knowing him ( ; ). dying ... live-- ( ; , ; ). Compare Gaussen's remark, see on . "Behold" calls attention to the fact as something beyond all expectation. chastened ... not killed-- realizing .

‏ 2 Corinthians 6:9

9. unknown ... yet well known--"unknown" in our true character to those who "evil report" of us, "well known" to those who hold us in "good report" (2Co 6:8). Conybeare explains, "Unknown by men, yet acknowledged by God" (1Co 13:12). Perhaps both God and men (believers) are intended as knowing him (2Co 5:11; 11:6).

dying ... live--(2Co 1:9; 4:10, 11; 11:23). Compare Gaussen's remark, see on 2Co 6:5. "Behold" calls attention to the fact as something beyond all expectation.

chastened ... not killed--realizing Psa 118:18.