2 Corinthians 13:7
Now I pray to God that all of you do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that all of you should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates.
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In Context
6But I trust that all of you shall know that we are not reprobates.
8For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.
Cross References
Matthew 6:13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
Romans 12:17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Romans 16:10Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' household.
1 Corinthians 11:19For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.
2 Corinthians 6:8By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true;
2 Corinthians 10:10For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech (o. logos) 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 →