2 Corinthians 6:8; By Evil Report and Good Report
2 Corinthians 6:8 By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true;
The word translated as evil report, (dusjhmia) “δυσφημία” means bad language, hence slander, reproach, evil report.
William MacDonald observed well, “The true servant of God is the object of evil report and good report. Some speak well of his zeal and courage, whereas others have only condemnation for him.”
The Apostle Paul has no reputation expect the reputation of His Master as he testified in Philippians 1:20-21 “20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Whereas before his conversion, his sole object was to persecute Christians. Now, his sole object in life was to glorify Christ. And he persevered by the grace to live for Christ.