{"id":9179,"date":"2026-05-01T13:02:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T11:02:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advent-ug.org\/answers\/slova-apostola-pavla-zaraz-chas-spasinnia-de-vony-zapysani\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T22:41:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T20:41:21","slug":"de-v-bibliyi-zapysano-slova-pavla-zaraz-chas-spasinnya","status":"publish","type":"answers","link":"https:\/\/advent-ug.org\/en\/answers\/de-v-bibliyi-zapysano-slova-pavla-zaraz-chas-spasinnya\/","title":{"rendered":"Where in the Bible are Paul\u2019s words \u201cnow is the day of salvation\u201d recorded?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The words \u201cbehold, now is the day of salvation\u201d are spoken by the apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 6:2.<\/b> This is a short but very powerful appeal not to postpone reconciliation with God. Paul reminds us: God\u2019s grace is at work now<\/i>, and the response of faith must also be heard now<\/i>.<\/p>\n

The exact text<\/h2>\n

\u201cFor He says: \u2018In an acceptable time I have heard You, and in the day of salvation I have helped You.\u2019 Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation!\u201d 2 Cor. 6:2<\/a><\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Paul quotes the Old Testament text from Isaiah 49:8, where the Lord speaks about a time of favor. The apostle shows that in Jesus Christ this time of God\u2019s mercy has become especially near and real for every person<\/b>. Salvation is not an abstract topic for the future, but God\u2019s call addressed to us today<\/i>.<\/p>\n

What does \u201cnow is the day of salvation\u201d mean<\/h2>\n

This does not mean that God will cease to be merciful tomorrow. It means that a person should not delay in responding<\/b>. We often think: \u201cI\u2019ll repent later,\u201d \u201cWhen circumstances change,\u201d \u201cIt\u2019s not time yet.\u201d But the gospel always brings us back to today:<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts!\u201d Heb 3:15<\/a><\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cSeek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near\u201d Isa 55:6<\/a><\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cToday\u201d is the time of decision<\/i>. A person does not control tomorrow, does not know the future, and cannot guarantee himself another opportunity. This is not intimidation, but an expression of love.<\/p>\n

Context: be reconciled to God<\/h2>\n

To properly understand 2 Cor 6:2, we need to see the broader context. At the end of chapter 5 Paul writes:<\/p>\n

\u201cOn Christ\u2019s behalf we plead: be reconciled to God!\u201d 2 Cor 5:20<\/a><\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Here is the heart of the whole thought. \u201cNow is the day of salvation\u201d is a call to reconciliation with God through Jesus Christ.<\/b> Paul does not merely state a theological truth\u2014he asks, pleads, appeals<\/i> as an ambassador of heaven.<\/p>\n

And the next verse reveals the foundation of salvation:<\/p>\n

\u201cFor He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him!\u201d 2 Cor 5:21<\/a><\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The day of salvation is possible only through Christ<\/i> \u2014through His sacrificial death, resurrection, and ministry for us.<\/p>\n

How to apply this in your life<\/h2>\n

Paul\u2019s words concern not only those who have not yet believed. They are also important for those who have long been in the church. Sometimes a person knows the truth, but postpones obedience<\/b> in specific matters: reconciliation with a neighbor, victory over sin, the decision to be baptized, restoring prayer, faithfulness to the Word.<\/p>\n

Ask yourself simple questions:<\/p>\n

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  1. Am I postponing repentance?<\/li>\n
  2. Am I silencing God\u2019s voice with habits, offenses, or love for the world?<\/li>\n
  3. Am I waiting for a \u201cbetter time\u201d for full dedication to God?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The gospel answers very clearly: the best time is now<\/b>. Today you can come to God in prayer, confess your sins, accept forgiveness through Jesus, and ask for strength for a new life.<\/p>\n

    Do not postpone prayer, do not postpone repentance, do not postpone obedience. \u201cBehold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation!\u201d<\/i><\/p>","protected":false},"template":"","meta":{"faq_question":"\u0414\u0435 \u0432 \u0411\u0456\u0431\u043b\u0456\u0457 \u0437\u0430\u043f\u0438\u0441\u0430\u043d\u043e \u0441\u043b\u043e\u0432\u0430 \u041f\u0430\u0432\u043b\u0430 \u00ab\u0437\u0430\u0440\u0430\u0437 \u0447\u0430\u0441 \u0441\u043f\u0430\u0441\u0456\u043d\u043d\u044f\u00bb?","bible_refs":"2 \u041a\u043e\u0440\u0438\u043d\u0442\u044f\u043d 6:2, \u0406\u0441\u0430\u0457 49:8, \u0404\u0432\u0440\u0435\u0457\u0432 3:15, \u0406\u0441\u0430\u0457 55:6, 2 \u041a\u043e\u0440\u0438\u043d\u0442\u044f\u043d 5:20, 2 \u041a\u043e\u0440\u0438\u043d\u0442\u044f\u043d 5:21","answer_lang":"uk","source_question":"\u0441\u043b\u043e\u0432\u0430 \u0430\u043f\u043e\u0441\u0442\u043e\u043b\u0430 \u041f\u0430\u0432\u043b\u0430, \u0437\u0430\u0440\u0430\u0437 \u0447\u0430\u0441 \u0441\u043f\u0430\u0441\u0456\u043d\u043d\u044f \u0434\u0435 \u0432\u043e\u043d\u0438 \u0437\u0430\u043f\u0438\u0441\u0430\u043d\u0456"},"answer_topic":[147],"class_list":["post-9179","answers","type-answers","status-publish","hentry","answer_topic-salvation"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/advent-ug.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/answers\/9179","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/advent-ug.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/answers"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/advent-ug.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/answers"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/advent-ug.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9179"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"answer_topic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/advent-ug.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/answer_topic?post=9179"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}