2 Corinthians 2:9
For this cause also did I write, that I might knowe the proofe of you, whether yee would be obedient in all things.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In Context
8Wherefore, I pray you, that you woulde confirme your loue towards him.
Cross References
Exodus 16:4Then sayd the Lord vnto Moses, Behold, I wil cause bread to rayne from heauen to you, and the people shall goe out, and gather that that is sufficient for euery day, that I may proue them, whether they wil walke in my Law or no.
Deuteronomy 8:16Who fed thee in the wildernesse with MAN, which thy fathers knewe not) to humble thee, and and to proue thee, that he might doe thee good at thy latter ende.
2 Corinthians 7:12Wherefore, though I wrote vnto you, I did not it for his cause that had done the wrong, neither for his cause that had the iniurie, but that our care toward you in the sight of God might appeare vnto you.
2 Corinthians 10:6And hauing ready the vengeance against all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.
Philippians 2:22But yee knowe the proofe of him, that as a sonne with the father, hee hath serued with me in the Gospel.
Philemon 1:21Trusting in thine obedience, I wrote vnto thee, knowing that thou wilt do eue more then 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 →