Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version known, yet regarded as unknown; dying, and yet we live on; beaten, and yet not killed; New Living Translation We are ignored, even though we are well known. We live close to death, but we are still alive. We have been beaten, but we have not been killed. English Standard Version as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as punished, and yet not killed; Berean Standard Bible as unknown, yet well-known; dying, and yet we live on; punished, yet not killed; Berean Literal Bible as being unknown and yet being well-known; as dying and yet, behold, we live; as being punished and yet not being killed; King James Bible As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; New King James Version as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold we live; as chastened, and yet not killed; New American Standard Bible as unknown and yet well known, as dying and yet behold, we are alive; as punished and yet not put to death, NASB 1995 as unknown yet well-known, as dying yet behold, we live; as punished yet not put to death, NASB 1977 as unknown yet well-known, as dying yet behold, we live; as punished yet not put to death, Legacy Standard Bible as unknown and yet well-known, as dying and yet behold, we live; as punished and yet not put to death, Amplified Bible as unknown [to the world], yet well-known [by God and His people]; as dying, yet we live; as punished, yet not killed; Christian Standard Bible as unknown, yet recognized; as dying, yet see—we live; as being disciplined, yet not killed; Holman Christian Standard Bible as unknown yet recognized; as dying and look—we live; as being disciplined yet not killed; American Standard Version as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; Contemporary English Version We are unknown to others, but well known to you. We seem to be dying, and yet we are still alive. We have been punished, but never killed, English Revised Version as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; GOD'S WORD® Translation as unknown although we are well-known, as dying although, as you see, we go on living. We are punished, but we are not killed. Good News Translation as unknown, yet we are known by all; as though we were dead, but, as you see, we live on. Although punished, we are not killed; International Standard Version as unknown and yet well-known, as dying and yet—as you see—very much alive, as punished and yet not killed, Majority Standard Bible as unknown, yet well-known; dying, and yet we live on; punished, yet not killed; NET Bible as unknown, and yet well-known; as dying and yet--see!--we continue to live; as those who are scourged and yet not executed; New Heart English Bible as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and look, we live; as punished, and not killed; Webster's Bible Translation As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; Weymouth New Testament as obscure persons, and yet are well known; as on the point of death, and yet, strange to tell, we live; as under God's discipline, and yet we are not deprived of life; World English Bible as unknown and yet well known, as dying and behold—we live, as punished and not killed, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionas unknown, and recognized; as dying, and behold, we live; as disciplined, and not put to death; Berean Literal Bible as being unknown and yet being well-known; as dying and yet, behold, we live; as being punished and yet not being killed; Young's Literal Translation as unknown, and recognized; as dying, and lo, we live; as chastened, and not put to death; Smith's Literal Translation As being ignorant, and knowing; as dying, and, behold, we live; as being disciplined, and not killed; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAs dying, and behold we live; as chastised, and not killed; Catholic Public Domain Version as if dying and yet truly alive; as if chastised and yet not subdued; New American Bible as unrecognized and yet acknowledged; as dying and behold we live; as chastised and yet not put to death; New Revised Standard Version as unknown, and yet are well known; as dying, and see—we are alive; as punished, and yet not killed; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAs unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as chastened, and not dying; Aramaic Bible in Plain English As if unknown and we are known, as if we are dying, and behold, we live, as if we are punished and we are not dying, NT Translations Anderson New Testamentas unknown, yet well-known; as dying, and behold, we live; as chastened, and yet not put to death; Godbey New Testament as being unknown, and perfectly known; as dying, and behold we live; as chastened, and not killed; Haweis New Testament as unknown, though well known; as dying, and lo! we live; as chastened, yet not given over to death; Mace New Testament as unknown, and yet celebrated; as dying, and yet I am alive; as chastised, but not slain; Weymouth New Testament as obscure persons, and yet are well known; as on the point of death, and yet, strange to tell, we live; as under God's discipline, and yet we are not deprived of life; Worrell New Testament as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; Worsley New Testament as deceivers, and yet true; as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold we live; as chastened, but not put to death; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul's Hardships and God's Grace…8through glory and dishonor, slander and praise; viewed as imposters, yet genuine; 9as unknown, yet well-known; dying, and yet we live on; punished, yet not killed; 10sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.… Cross References 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. / We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. Romans 8:36-37 As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” / No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Philippians 1:21-23 For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. / But if I go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. So what shall I choose? I do not know. / I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed. Colossians 3:3-4 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. / When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. 1 Peter 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials / so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 4:12-13 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. / But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory. Acts 14:19-20 Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, presuming he was dead. / But after the disciples had gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city. And the next day he left with Barnabas for Derbe. 1 Corinthians 4:9-13 For it seems to me that God has displayed us apostles at the end of the procession, like prisoners appointed for death. We have become a spectacle to the whole world, to angels as well as to men. / We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored. / To this very hour we are hungry and thirsty, we are poorly clothed, we are brutally treated, we are homeless. ... Hebrews 11:36-38 Still others endured mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. / They were stoned, they were sawed in two, they were put to death by the sword. They went around in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, oppressed, and mistreated. / The world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and hid in caves and holes in the ground. John 16:33 I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!” Matthew 5:11-12 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. Isaiah 53:3-5 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. Psalm 44:22 Yet for Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered. Psalm 118:17-18 I will not die, but I will live and proclaim what the LORD has done. / The LORD disciplined me severely, but He has not given me over to death. Daniel 3:24-25 Suddenly King Nebuchadnezzar jumped up in amazement and asked his advisers, “Did we not throw three men, firmly bound, into the fire?” “Certainly, O king,” they replied. / “Look!” he exclaimed. “I see four men, unbound and unharmed, walking around in the fire—and the fourth looks like a son of the gods!” Treasury of Scripture As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; unknown. Acts 17:18 Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection. Acts 21:37,38 And as Paul was to be led into the castle, he said unto the chief captain, May I speak unto thee? Who said, Canst thou speak Greek? … Acts 25:14,15,19,26 And when they had been there many days, Festus declared Paul's cause unto the king, saying, There is a certain man left in bonds by Felix: … well. 2 Corinthians 4:2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. 2 Corinthians 5:11 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences. 2 Corinthians 11:6 But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been throughly made manifest among you in all things. behold. 2 Corinthians 1:8-10 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: … 2 Corinthians 4:10,11 Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body… Romans 8:36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. as chastened. Psalm 118:17,18 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD… 1 Corinthians 11:32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world. Jump to Previous Chastened Death Deprived Discipline Disciplined Dying Fully God's Kept Killed Live Mind Obscure Persons Point Punished Punishment Recognized Regarded Strange Undergoing Unknown Well-KnownJump to Next Chastened Death Deprived Discipline Disciplined Dying Fully God's Kept Killed Live Mind Obscure Persons Point Punished Punishment Recognized Regarded Strange Undergoing Unknown Well-Known2 Corinthians 6 1. That he has approved himself a faithful minister of Christ by his exhortations,3. and by integrity of life, 4. and by patiently enduring all kinds of affliction and disgrace for the gospel. 10. Of which he speaks the more boldly amongst them because his heart is open to them, 13. and he expects the like affection from them again; 14. exhorting them to flee the society and pollutions of idolaters, 17. as being themselves temples of the living God. as unknown, yet well-known The phrase "as unknown" in Greek is "ὡς ἄγνωστοι" (hōs agnōstoi), which suggests a lack of recognition or fame. In the context of Paul's ministry, this reflects the apostles' humble status in the eyes of the world. Despite their significant spiritual influence, they were often disregarded by society. However, "yet well-known" (καὶ ἐπιγινωσκόμενοι, kai epiginōskomenoi) indicates that they are recognized and esteemed by God and the Christian community. This duality highlights the paradox of Christian ministry: while the world may overlook or dismiss believers, their true identity and worth are acknowledged by God and those who share in the faith. Historically, this reflects the early church's experience of being marginalized yet deeply connected within their communities. dying, and yet we live on punished, yet not killed "Who knows if life be death, and death be life?" which seemed so supremely amusing to Aristophanes and the wits of Athens, became a familiar fact to the early Christians (Romans 8:36; 1 Corinthians 15:31; Ephesians 2:5, 6; Colossians 2:13, etc.). As chastened. The daily Divine education of suffering (Psalm 118:18). Greek asὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. unknown, ἀγνοούμενοι (agnooumenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 50: To do not know, be ignorant of, sometimes with the idea of willful ignorance. yet καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. well-known; ἐπιγινωσκόμενοι (epiginōskomenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1921: From epi and ginosko; to know upon some mark, i.e. Recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge. dying, ἀποθνήσκοντες (apothnēskontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 599: To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off. and yet καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. we live on; ζῶμεν (zōmen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's 2198: To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live. punished, παιδευόμενοι (paideuomenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3811: From pais; to train up a child, i.e. Educate, or, discipline. yet καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. not killed; θανατούμενοι (thanatoumenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2289: To put to death, subdue; pass: To be in danger of death, be dead to, be rid of, be parted from. From thanatos to kill. 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