2 Corinthians 13:7
Now we pray to God that ye do no evil; not in order that we may appear approved, but that ye may do what is good, though we be as unapproved.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
6But I trust that ye shall know, that we are not unapproved.
8For we have no power against the truth, but for the truth.
Cross References
Matthew 6:13and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Romans 12:17Render to no one evil for evil; have regard to what is honorable in the sight of all men.
Romans 16:10Salute Apelles, the approved in Christ. Salute those who belong to the family of Aristobulus.
1 Corinthians 11:19for there must be also parties among you, that they who are approved may also become manifest among you.
2 Corinthians 6:8through honor and dishonor, through evil report and good report; as deceivers, and true;
2 Corinthians 10:10For his letters, saith one, are weighty and strong; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.
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 →