2 Corinthians 2:9

I had this further object, also, in what I wrote – to find out whether you might be relied on to be obedient in everything.

Open English Bible (US)

In The King James Version

For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.

In Context

8So I entreat you to assure him of your love.

10Anyone you forgive, I forgive them, too. Indeed, for my part, whatever I have forgiven (if I have had to forgive anything), I have forgiven for your sakes, in the presence of Christ,

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 7:12So, then, even though I did write to you, it was not for the sake of the wrongdoer, or of the man who was wronged, but to make you conscious, in the sight of God, of your own earnest care for us. And it is this that has encouraged us.

2 Corinthians 10:6and are fully prepared to punish every act of rebellion, when once your submission is complete.

Philippians 2:22But you know what Timothy has proved himself to be, and how, like a child working for his father, he worked hard with me in spreading the good news.

Philemon 1:21Even as I write, I have such confidence in your compliance with my wishes, that I am sure that you will do even more than I am asking.

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 →

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