2 Corinthians 6:9

As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed;

Cross-reference

In 2 Corinthians 5:11, Paul says he is 'well known' to God and to consciences — directly matching the 'well known' side of the paradox.

2 Corinthians 4:11 repeats the idea: delivered to death so that Jesus' life is manifested in mortal flesh — echoes 'dying, yet we live'.

2 Corinthians 4:10 speaks of 'carrying about the dying of Jesus' so that life is manifested — the same paradox of death producing life.

2 Corinthians 1:8-10 recounts Paul's near-death experience and God's deliverance — a concrete example of 'dying, yet we live'.

In 2 Corinthians 11:23, Paul lists specific sufferings (beatings, imprisonments, near-death) that illustrate his paradoxical 'dying yet living' claim.

2 Corinthians 11:6 states Paul was 'thoroughly made manifest' among them — reinforcing the 'well known' aspect despite his humble speech.

Psalm 118:18 says 'The LORD chastened me sore, but not given me over to death' — directly paralleling 'chastened, and not killed'.

Galatians 1:22-24 directly illustrates the paradox: Paul was unknown by face to Judean churches yet well known by reputation for preaching.

In 1 Corinthians 15:31, Paul says 'I die daily' — a direct echo of the 'dying, yet we live' paradox in his ministry.

1 Corinthians 11:32 says we are chastened by the Lord to avoid condemnation — showing the same purpose as Paul's 'chastened, not killed'.

1 Corinthians 4:9 describes apostles as condemned men on display — perfectly illustrating the paradox of dying yet living.

Acts 25:19 Parallel

Acts 25:19 mentions the dispute over Jesus' resurrection — directly echoing 'as dying, and behold we live.'

Acts 21:38 Historical context

Acts 21:38 shows the commander mistaking Paul for a rebel — a direct example of being 'unknown' and falsely identified.

Psalm 118:17 declares 'I shall not die, but live' — this confidence in survival despite death mirrors Paul's 'dying, yet we live'.

Acts 28:3 Parallel

Acts 28:3 has Paul bitten by a viper yet unharmed — another survival from a deadly threat, echoing 'dying, yet we live'.

Acts 14:20 Historical context

Acts 14:20 records Paul rising after being stoned and left for dead — a concrete instance of 'dying, yet we live'.

Acts 17:18 Historical context

Acts 17:18 shows Paul called a 'babbler' — a concrete instance of being 'unknown' and dismissed by the world.

Romans 8:36 Parallel

Romans 8:36 quotes 'we are killed all day long' — the 'dying' side of the paradox, though the context adds 'we are more than conquerors' (life).

Revelation 3:19 Related theme

In Revelation 3:19, Christ's loving discipline leads to life, echoing the idea that punishment (like Paul's) does not end in death but in life.