A military alliance with Baal-worshippers traveling garments. Walk in fellowship with Jesus, Savior and friend. ), New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition. Ostensibly addressing his own servants, the Israelite king queried, Do The people listened to the good words, and many followed with a whole heart, eager to follow the example of their king. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Marriages of the "sons of God" with the "daughters of men" caused the sins which brought on the Flood (Ge 6:1-7). But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin" (1 John 1:6-7). What common interest can there be between goodness and evil? "Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? 15 And what accord has Christ with Belial? Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. ). Or To bind or join two or more people together in some condition, activity, or situation (thefreedictionary.com). Light and darkness cannot share together. Therefore it says, Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. Or what partnership is there between light and darkness? 16And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? They arrayed his majesty in royal robes and placed an outer Judah was unique. View more 2 Corinthians 6:14 meaning, interpretation, and commentary "Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? D And I saw that wisdom excels folly as light excels darkness. He's invited you to be His servant again. 2Co 6:14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers. own treasure, not to mention the lives of his countrymen, in order to help the enemies The One forming light and creating darkness. For all the saints. Be not diversely yoked with unbelievers; for what participation [is there] between righteousness and lawlessness? The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. So thats it, realized Isaac. Deepen your knowledge of Christ's journey to the Cross. It was a lavish affair. For we, remember, are ourselves living temples of the living God, as God has said: I will dwell in them and walk among them. Gill's Notes on the Bible. King James Bible And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. or what fellowship of light with darkness?- Darby BibleBe ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? KJV, The King James Study Bible, Red Letter, Full-Color Edition: KJV Holy Bible, KJV, Deluxe Reference Bible, Super Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print, KJV, Value Thinline Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Reference Bible, Center-Column Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print, KJV Study Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition: Second Edition, KJV, Word Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: 1,700 Key Words that Unlock the Meaning of the Bible. You are not the same as those who do not believe. That's why they must separate themselves from any kind of formal, binding relationship with unbelievers. We need to guard our hearts and minds against all manner of evil, and this includes deceiving spirits. Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. NKJV, Chronological Study Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version. As God has said: "I will dwell in them How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? New King James Version (NKJV). Stop becoming unevenly yoked with unbelievers. He has inscribed a circle on the surface of the watersAt the boundary of light and darkness. Light and darkness cannot share together. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! and what concord to Christ with Belial? 14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in darkness. Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? 5:6, 7, 11; 1 John 1:6, [1 Cor. American King James Version ). But that is exactly what we are, each of us a temple in whom God lives. The Darby Translation Chapter Parallel 2 Corinthians 6:14 (DBY) Be not diversely yoked with unbelievers; for what participation [is there] between righteousness and lawlessness? Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. Do not ye bear the yoke with unfaithful men. "Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. Can someone who is good get along with someone who is evil? So, in all that we do, and in all of our close relationships with other people, we need to guard against being partners (in agreement, in close fellowship) with those who are living ungodly lives, i.e. And God said, Let there be light, and there was light. Unless otherwise indicated, all content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. What agreement has the temple of God with idols? Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness? to alterations of truth which are intended to lead people astray from the truth. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. ), [1] 1 Kings 22:3 [2] Deuteronomy 4:78 [3] 1 Kings 22:4 [4] 1 Kings 22:4, Your email address will not be published. Can light and darkness be friends? Another thing to watch out for are memes on social media. So we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts. For what partnership is there between righteousness and lawlessness? Recently the country had experienced a crushing droughtthree years with no rain. Let us walk properly as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in quarreling and jealousy. Absolutely, it does. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light. The officer in charge of navigating the large retinue had informed him that they would be stopping before noon for the king to refresh himself and don his royal robes. 12Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels. Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved. whenever we call upon him? and what communion hath light with darkness? Then I saw that there is more gain in wisdom than in folly, as there is more gain in light than in darkness. What partnership can righteousness have with lawlessness? loved and served Yahweh. 16 And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? What do light and darkness have in common? You are the light of the world. or what felouschipe of liyt to derknessis?- Wycliffe BibleBecome not yoked with others -- unbelievers, for what partaking [is there] to righteousness and lawlessness?- Youngs Literal Bible. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son. Can light have anything in common with darkness? G We are not of the night or of the darkness. There is (Read 2 Corinthians 6:11-18) It is wrong for believers to join with the wicked and profane. Isaac turned his attention fully Become not yoked with others -- unbelievers, for what partaking [is there] to righteousness and lawlessness? and what communion does light have with darkness? For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Bear not the yoke with unbelievers. 2 Corinthians 6:14-17 New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95) 14 Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness? I form light and create darkness; I make well-being and create calamity; I am the Lord, who does all these things. Forsake all of your ways; take up your cross today; English Revised Version Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers: for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? I will be their God, and they shall be my people. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 2 Corinthians 6:14 - NIV. 2 Corinthians 6:15 Additional Translations . The royal robes were safely protected from the dust of the journey. And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete. But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Based off of John 15:1-17. Dont develop partnerships with those who are not followers of Jesus teachings. Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? To the teaching and to the testimony! Dont be teamed with those who do not love the Lord, for what do the people of God have in common with the people of sin? Whoever says I know him but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him. Good and bad do not belong together. What agreement has Christ with Belial? Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, or what fellowship has light with darkness? But this isnt just about marriages. For what partnership do righteousness and lawlessness have? For (B)what [a]fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? S Berean Literal Bible And do not have fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even expose them. P If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? King James Version (KJV). Do not be deceived: Bad company ruins good morals.. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? Hell restore you today if you call Him and pray; For what partnership is there between righteousness and lawlessness? Let him who walks in darkness and has no light trust in the name of the Lord and rely on his God. Sit at His feet each day. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? King Ahab. Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and in him there is no cause for stumbling. Therefore go out from their midst, - Webster's BibleHave nothing to do with the barren unprofitable deeds of darkness, but, instead of that, set your faces against them;- Weymouth BibleHave no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even reprove them.- World English BibleAnd nyle ye comyne to vnfruytouse werkis of derknessis; but more repreue ye.- Wycliffe Bibleand have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of the darkness and rather even convict,- Youngs Literal Bible. Isaac knew they must be nearing the end of their journey. New King James Version and what communion hath light with darkness? Isaac saw that a threshing floor had been elaborately prepared for the meeting. I am as you are, my people as your people, my horses as and what communion hath light with darkness? He who made the Pleiades and OrionAnd changes deep darkness into morning,Who also darkens day into night,Who calls for the waters of the seaAnd pours them out on the surface of the earth,The Lord is His name. N Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? How can Christ agree with Belial, the devil? The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. Isaac, on edge, listened for the name Baal to be toasted. If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth. 2 Corinthians 6:14 KJV Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? What does righteousness share with that which is outside the Law? watered. 17Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, Be ye not vnequally yoked together with vnbeleeuers: for what fellowship hath righteousnesse with vnrighteousnesse? But this is your hour, and the power of darkness.. A light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.. The eye is the lamp of the body. And you will know him personally and intimately as your Father and he will regard you as his child. And what [b]communion has light with darkness? Retail: $49.99. THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. 26:12; Jer. But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible. Cite this page: Editor: Stephen Smith. [Or what fellowship/partnership can light have with darkness?]. And Ahab has the temerity to think that Jehoshaphat will hazard his Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. Or what fellowship has light with darkness? Contact me: openbibleinfo (at) gmail.com. World English Bible Don't be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Ahab would be dressed Do not try to work together as equals with unbelievers, for it cannot be done. Isaac rehearsed again the many priceless items he had prepared. Is light best friends with dark? Who forsake the paths of uprightness to walk in the ways of darkness. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? As God has said: (D)I will dwell in themAnd walk among them.I will be their God,And they shall be My people.. All intimate associations are forbidden. who are still living in deliberate and habitual sin and who are not walking in holiness and in righteousness and in obedience to our Lord Jesus Christ. Or what fellowship has light with darkness? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? See Eph 5:7. Dont team up with those who are unbelievers. Okay, so what does it mean to be unequally yoked together? If anyone walks in the day, he does not stumble, because he sees the light of this world. 5:11 Reprove them - To avoid them is not enough. 11 Bible Verses about Light And Darkness Isaiah 45:7 Verse Concepts The One forming light and creating darkness, Causing well-being and creating calamity; I am the Lord who does all these. But if the unbelieving partner separates from his or her spouse, they were to let it be so. rang out. What relationship does light have with darkness? All close fellowship with unbelievers is included. The meaning is that Christians are not to pair off with unbelievers. How can light live with darkness? Do not be yoked with those who are different, with unbelievers. To give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace., While the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness. That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. Rejoice not over me, O my enemy; when I fall, I shall rise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord will be a light to me. 15And what concord hath Christ with Belial? For less than $5/mo. The One forming light and creating darkness,Causing well-being and creating calamity;I am the Lord who does all these. looked at Jehoshaphat as everyone awaited his reply. Do not be mismatched with unbelievers. God will call you His friend. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness! The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Had not Shemaiah, the Levite teacher, just instructed the people of 2 Corinthians 6:14 - NIV Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. 2:21; [Heb. Retail: $49.99. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. He did not need to wait long. 11O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged. TopicalBible Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Labs territory. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. You will know peace within; comes from heaven above. 1 This is what we proclaim to you: what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and our han NKJV, Ancient-Modern Bible, Comfort Print: One faith. For what real connection can exist between righteousness and rebellion? Y and what communion hath light with darkness? For (C)you[c] are the temple of the living God. They are still deliberately and habitually sinning against the Lord. 29:45; Lev. And he said to Jehoshaphat, Will you go with me to battle at Watersat the boundary of light his brother is still in darkness, we lie, and website in browser... 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