2 Corinthians 13:7
and I pray before God that you do no evil, not that we may appear approved, but that you may do that which is right, and we may be as disapproved;
Literal Standard Version
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In Context
6And I hope that you will know that we are not disapproved of;
8for we are not able to do anything against the truth, but for the truth;
Cross References
Matthew 6:13And may You not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil [one], because Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory—for all ages. Amen.
Romans 12:17giving back to no one evil for evil; providing right things before all men.
Romans 16:10greet Apelles, the approved in Christ; greet those of the [household] of Aristobulus;
1 Corinthians 11:19for it is also necessary for sects to be among you, that those approved may become visible among you;
2 Corinthians 6:8through glory and dishonor, through evil report and good report, as leading astray, and true;
2 Corinthians 10:10“because the letters indeed,” says one, “[are] weighty and strong, and the bodily presence weak, and the speech despicable.”
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 →