2 Corinthians 6:2

For He says: “In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation!

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Paul writes to the Corinthian church, positioning himself as God's fellow worker (v. 1) and quoting God's own voice to them as the basis for his urgency.

The words — καιρός (kairōs, G2540) is not generic time but an appointed, decisive moment; paired with δεκτός (dektos, G1184) "acceptable/approved," it marks a window God has opened and will close.

The thread — The quote is drawn from Isaiah 49:8, where God speaks to the Servant; Hebrews 3:13 and 4:7 both press the same "today" against the danger of hardening and drift.

Why it lands — Paul is not describing a general truth but issuing a present-tense summons: the grace already received (v. 1) has a deadline, and the reader's task is to respond within it rather than let it lapse.

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The Greek words

King James Version

(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)

Cross-references

Isaiah 49:8 This is what the LORD says: “In the time of favor I will answer You, and in the day of salvation I will help You; I will keep You and appoint You to be a covenant for the people, to restore the land, to apportion its desolate inheritances,
Hebrews 4:7 God again designated a certain day as “Today,” when a long time later He spoke through David as was just stated: “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.”
Hebrews 3:13 But exhort one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.
Isaiah 61:2 to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn,
Hebrews 3:7 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice,
Luke 19:42 and said, “If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes.
Luke 4:19 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”
Ezekiel 16:8 Then I passed by and saw you, and you were indeed old enough for love. So I spread My cloak over you and covered your nakedness. I pledged Myself to you, entered into a covenant with you, and you became Mine, declares the Lord GOD.