9. as unrecognized and yet acknowledged; as dying and behold we live; as chastised and yet not put to death;
10. as sorrowful yet always rejoicing; as poor yet enriching many; as having nothing and yet possessing all things.
11. We have spoken frankly to you, Corinthians; our heart is open wide.
12. You are not constrained by us; you are constrained by your own affections.
13. As recompense in kind (I speak as to my children), be open yourselves.
14. Do not be yoked with those who are different, with unbelievers. For what partnership do righteousness and lawlessness have? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness?
15. What accord has Christ with Beliar? Or what has a believer in common with an unbeliever?
16. What agreement has the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; as God said:“I will live with them and move among them,and I will be their Godand they shall be my people.
17. Therefore, come forth from themand be separate,” says the Lord,“and touch nothing unclean;then I will receive you
18. and I will be a father to you,and you shall be sons and daughters to me,says the Lord Almighty.”