2 Corinthians 13:7
I pray to God that you will not do anything wrong, not so that we may appear to have met the test, but so that you may do what is right, even though we may appear to have failed.
Text-Critical English NT
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In Context
6But I hope you will recognize that we have not failed the test.
8For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth.
Cross References
Matthew 6:13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For yoʋrs is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Romans 12:17Repay no one evil for evil, but have regard for what is right in the sight of all.
Romans 16:10Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those of the household of Aristobulus.
1 Corinthians 11:19For there must be factions among you to show which of you are approved.
2 Corinthians 6:8through glory and dishonor, through bad report and good report; regarded as deceivers, and yet true;
2 Corinthians 10:10For, “His letters,” they say, “are weighty and strong, but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech amounts to nothing.”
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 →