Bible Strands
2 Corinthians 6:8
through glory and dishonor, slander and praise; viewed as imposters, yet genuine;
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Corinthian church, describing his ministry amid shifting public perceptions and physical trials.
The words — διὰ (dia) translates literally as "through," and δυσφημίας (dusphēmias) means "slander" or "bad report."
The thread — The pattern of opposing reputations runs through 2 Corinthians 6:7–9 and connects to 1 Peter 4:14 on enduring insults for Christ, while Matthew 27:63 and Acts 24:5 record opponents branding Jesus and his followers as deceivers and ringleaders.
Why it lands — The text states that ministry operates through contradictory external judgments, demanding that believers maintain genuine apostolic integrity regardless of public praise or condemnation.
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The Greek words
King James Version
By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true;
Cross-references
- Matthew 27:63 “Sir,” they said, “we remember that while He was alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’
- 1 Peter 4:14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
- Acts 24:5 We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes,
- Acts 28:22 But we consider your views worth hearing, because we know that people everywhere are speaking against this sect.”
- 1 Timothy 4:10 To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe.
- Revelation 3:9 As for those who belong to the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews but are liars instead, I will make them come and bow down at your feet, and they will know that I love you.
- Matthew 5:11 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.
- Matthew 10:25 It is enough for a disciple to be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household!
- Matthew 22:16 They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance.
- Mark 12:14 “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or not?”