2 Corinthians 2:9
In order to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether all of you be obedient in all things.
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8Wherefore I plead to you that all of you would confirm your love (o. agape) toward him.
Cross References
Exodus 16:4Then said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no.
Deuteronomy 8:16Who fed you in the wilderness with manna, which your fathers knew not, that he might humble you, and that he might prove you, to do you good at your latter end;
2 Corinthians 7:12Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you.
2 Corinthians 10:6And being alert to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.
Philippians 2:22But all of you know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he has served with me in the gospel.
Philemon 1:21Having confidence in your obedience I wrote unto you, knowing that you will also 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 →