2 Corinthians 2:9

For to this end also have I written, that I may know by this proof of you if ye are obedient in all things.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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

8Wherefore I exhort you to confirm your love towards him.

10But to whomsoever ye forgive any thing, so do I; and if I forgive any thing, to whom I forgive, for your sakes I do it, in the person of Jesus Christ,

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Cross References

2 Corinthians 7:12And indeed though I wrote unto you, I did it not merely for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause who had suffered the injury, but that our diligent attention for you might be more abundantly manifested to you in the presence of God.

2 Corinthians 10:6and holding ourselves ready to avenge every act of disobedience, when your obedience is fully proved.

Philippians 2:22But ye have known the trial of him, that, as a son with a father, he hath served with me in the gospel.

Philemon 1:21Having confidence in thy obedience, I have written unto thee, knowing that thou wilt do more than 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 →

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