2 Corinthians 13:7 - The Text-Critical English New Testament

⁷ I pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not so that we may appear to have met the test, but so that you may do what is right, even though we may appear to have failed.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁷ 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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁷ But I pray to God that you may do nothing wrong, not in order that we [our teaching] may appear to be approved, but that you may continue doing right, [though] we may seem to have failed and be unapproved.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁷ Now we pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we may appear approved, but that ye may do that which is honorable, though we be as reprobate.

Common English Bible

⁷ We pray to God that you don’t do anything wrong, not because we want to appear to pass the test but so that you might do the right thing, even if we appear to fail.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁷ Now we pray to God that you shall do nothing evil, not so that we may seem to be approved, but so that you may do what is good, even if we seem like reprobates.

2 Corinthians 13:7 Cross References

Matthew 6:13

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For yoʋrs is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

John 17:15

I do not ask yoʋ to take them out of the world, but to keep them from the evil one.

Romans 1:28

And just as they considered it worthless to have God in their knowledge, God gave them up to a worthless mind, to do what is not proper.

Romans 12:17

Repay no one evil for evil, but have regard for what is right in the sight of all.

Romans 13:13

Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelries and drinking bouts, not in illicit affairs and sensual indulgences, not in strife and jealousy.

Romans 16:10

Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those of the household of Aristobulus.

1 Corinthians 11:19

For there must be factions among you to show which of you are approved.

2 Corinthians 10:10

For, “His letters,” they say, “are weighty and strong, but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech amounts to nothing.”

2 Corinthians 10:18

For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

2 Corinthians 13:6

But I hope you will recognize that we have not failed the test.

2 Corinthians 13:8

For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth.

2 Corinthians 13:9

We rejoice when we are weak and you are strong, and we pray for your restoration.

2 Corinthians 6:4

Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses,

2 Corinthians 8:21

For we are giving careful thought to do what is right, not only in the sight of the Lord but also in the sight of men.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if anything is virtuous or praiseworthy, think about such things.

1 Thessalonians 5:23

Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 2:2

for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all godliness and dignity.

2 Timothy 2:15

Be diligent to present yoʋrself to God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly teaches the word of truth.

2 Timothy 4:18

And the Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and preserve me for his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 2:12

keeping your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good works and glorify God on the day of his visitation.