2 Corinthians 13:7

and I pray before God that ye do no evil, not that we may appear approved, but that ye may do that which is right, and we may be as disapproved;

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates.

In Context

6and I hope that ye shall know that we — we are not disapproved of;

8for we are not able to do anything against the truth, but for the truth;

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Cross References

Matthew 6:13'And mayest Thou not lead us to temptation, but deliver us from the evil, because Thine is the reign, and the power, and the glory — to the ages. Amen.

Romans 12:17giving back to no one evil for evil; providing right things before all men.

Romans 16:10salute Apelles, the approved in Christ; salute those of the [household] of Aristobulus;

1 Corinthians 11:19for it behoveth sects also to be among you, that those approved may become manifest among you;

2 Corinthians 6:8through glory and dishonour, through evil report and good report, as leading astray, and true;

2 Corinthians 10:10'because the letters indeed — saith one — [are] weighty and strong, and the bodily presence weak, and the speech despicable.'

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 →

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