2 Corinthians 2:9
For to this end also I wrote, that I might know by putting it to the proof, whether ye are obedient in all things.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
8Wherefore I beseech you to confirm your love toward him.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 7:12Although, then, I wrote to you, it was not on account of him that did the wrong, nor of him who suffered wrong; but that your earnestness for us might be made manifest to you in the sight of God.
2 Corinthians 10:6and being in readiness to punish every disobedience, when the measure of your obedience shall be full.
Philippians 2:22But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son serves a father, he served with me for the gospel.
Philemon 1:21Having confidence in thy obedience I have written to thee, knowing that thou wilt do even more than I say.
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 2:6-12
Case of the Incestuous Person. ( a. d. 57.) 5 But if any have caused grief, he hath not grieved me, but in part: that I may not overcharge you all. 6 Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many. 7 So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow. 8 Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him. 9 For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye… Read the whole commentary →