Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on 2 Corinthians 6:16
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2 Corinthians6:16
16. agreement--accordance of sentiments (compare 1Ki 18:21; Ep 5:7, 11).
the temple of God--that is, you believers (1Co 3:16; 6:19).
with idols--Compare Dagon before the ark (1Sa 5:2-4).
as--"even as God said." Quotation from Le 26:12; Jr 31:33; 32:38; Eze 37:26, 27; compare Mt 28:20; Joh 14:23.
walk in them--rather, "among them." As "dwell" implies the divine presence, so "walk," the divine operation. God's dwelling in the body and soul of saints may be illustrated by its opposite, demoniacal possession of body and soul.
my people--rather, "they shall be to me a people."
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