2 Corinthians 2:9
For, to this end, I also wrote,—that I might know the proof of you, whether, in all things, ye are obedient.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
8Wherefore, I beseech you, assure him, of love;
Cross References
Exodus 16:4Then said Yahweh unto Moses, Behold me! raining down for you bread out of heaven,—and the people shall go out and gather the portion for a day, on its day, that I may prove them whether they will walk in my law, or not.
Deuteronomy 8:16who fed thee with manna in the desert, which thy fathers had not known,—that he might humble thee, and that he might put thee to the proof, to do thee good in thy hereafter,
2 Corinthians 7:12Hence, if I even wrote unto you, it was not for the sake of him that did the wrong, [nay] not even for the sake of him that suffered the wrong; but for the sake of your earnestness, which was on our account, being made manifest unto you, before God:-
2 Corinthians 10:6And when we hold ourselves, in readiness, to avenge all disobedience, as soon as your obedience shall be fulfilled!
Philippians 2:22But, of the proof of him, be taking note,—that, as child, with father, with me, hath he done service for the glad-message;
Philemon 1:21Confident of thine obedience, I have written unto thee, knowing that, even beyond what I say, thou wilt do:—
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 →