2 Corinthians 13:7
But we are praying unto God, that he may do you no evil, not in order that we may appear approved, but that you may do that which is good, and we may be as disapproved.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
6But I hope that you shall know that we are not reprobates.
8For we are not able to do any thing against the truth, but for the truth.
Cross References
Matthew 6:13lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
Romans 12:17Returning to no one evil for evil; providing things beautiful in the sight of all men.
Romans 16:10Salute Apelles the reproved in Christ. Salute those of the household of Aristobulus.
1 Corinthians 11:19For it behooves that heresies should indeed be among you, in order that the approved may be made manifest among you.
2 Corinthians 6:8through glory and dishonor, through evil report and good report; as deceivers, and true;
2 Corinthians 10:10Because they say, His letters are indeed weighty and powerful; but the presence of his body is weak, and his speech 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 →