2 Corinthians 6:2
“For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.”
King James Version
Paul citing Isaiah 49:8 and declaring that the 'now' of the gospel age is the fulfillment of the promised day of salvation.
Fulfillment References
Isaiah 49:8 Luke 4:21
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalPaul cites Isaiah 49:8 — 'in a time accepted... in the day of salvation have I succoured thee' — and applies it now: 'behold, now is the accepted time.' The day of salvation God promised has dawned in the Lord Jesus; the Servant whom God heard and helped (Isa. 49) is Christ, and the salvation He won is offered today. God's appointed day of grace is now, in Him.
JewishIsaiah 49:8 is God's word to His Servant, promising help and the restoration of the land; read of the Servant (Israel or a prophet) and the time of favor.
CatholicThe 'acceptable time' of salvation realized in Christ and proclaimed now; the urgency of grace.
ProtestantThe day of salvation has come in Christ; Paul urges immediate response — 'now is the accepted time.'
AcademicPaul applies Isaiah 49:8 (a Servant Song) to the present gospel age, a characteristic 'now' eschatology.
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