2 Corinthians 13:7
We pray to God that you may do nothing wrong, not that we may be seen to stand the test, but that you may do what is right, even though we may seem not to stand the test.
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In Context
6But I hope that you will recognize that we can stand the test.
8We have no power at all against the truth, but we have power in the service of the truth.
Cross References
Matthew 6:13and take us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.’
Romans 12:17Never return injury for injury. Aim at doing what everyone will recognize as honorable.
Romans 16:10to that tried and true Christian Apelles; to the household of Aristobulus;
1 Corinthians 11:19indeed, there must be parties among you, so that the people of real worth become known.
2 Corinthians 6:8amid honor and disrepute, amid slander and praise; regarded as deceivers, yet proved to be true;
2 Corinthians 10:10For people say “His letters are impressive and vigorous, but his personal appearance is insignificant and his speaking 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 →