2 Corinthians 13:7
Now I pray to God that you do no evil; not that we may appear approved, but that you may do what is right (even though we may appear to have failed).
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In Context
6Well I trust that you will know that we are not disqualified.
8For we cannot do anything against the Truth, but only for the Truth.
Cross References
Matthew 6:13And do not bring us into testing, but rescue us from the evil one; because Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.’
Romans 12:17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Have regard for things that everyone considers to be good.
Romans 16:10Greet Apelles, approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus.
1 Corinthians 11:19For there would really need to be factions among you so that the ‘approved’ ones may be recognized among you.
2 Corinthians 6:8through glory and dishonor, through defamation and good repute; as ‘deceivers’ and true,
2 Corinthians 10:10Because some say, “His letters are ‘heavy’ and forceful, but his physical presence is weak, and his speech can be disdained.”
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 13:2-7
The Apostle Asserts His Claims. ( a. d. 57.) 1 This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. 2 I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare: 3 Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you. 4 For though he was crucified through weakness,… Read the whole commentary →