And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

2 CORINTHIANS 6:18KJV
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2 Corinthians 6:18 (KJV)

What does 2 Corinthians 6:18 mean?

2 Corinthians 6:18 promises that God will be like a father to those who follow Him, and that they will be His sons and daughters. The verse highlights a close, family-like relationship between God and believers, with God speaking as the Lord Almighty.

Paul is writing to the church in Corinth, quoting what God says to encourage believers to separate themselves from things that do not honor God. The verse uses the language of family to show the depth of connection God offers, emphasizing both care and belonging for all—men and women alike—who respond to Him.

The Greek behind 2 Corinthians 6:18

  • "Father" (πατήρ, patēr): This word means a parent or father, and here it stresses a personal, caring relationship, not just authority or distance.
  • "Sons" (υἱοί, huioi) and "daughters" (θυγατέρες, thugateres): Both words are used, making it clear that the promise includes everyone, not just one gender.
  • "Lord" (Κύριος, Kyrios) and "Almighty" (παντοκράτωρ, pantokratōr): These titles underline God's supreme power and authority, showing that the one offering this relationship is the highest authority.

Why 2 Corinthians 6:18 matters

  • The verse clears up any idea that only certain people can be close to God; it openly includes both "sons and daughters."
  • By calling God "Father" and "Almighty," the verse balances God's nearness and care with His power and authority.
  • This promise is part of Paul's larger call for believers to live differently from the surrounding culture, showing that belonging to God changes a person's identity and relationships.

Where else these words appear

“Almighty” Greek G3841 · used in 10 verses

  • Revelation 1:8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.
  • Revelation 15:3 And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.
  • Revelation 19:6 And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.

“daughters” Greek G2364 · used in 28 verses

  • Matthew 9:18 While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.
  • Mark 5:35 While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?
  • Luke 8:49 While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.