2 Corinthians 13:7 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

⁷ But we pray God that you may not do wrong—not that we may appear to have met the test, but that you may do what is right, though we may seem 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.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁷ Now we pray God, that you may do no evil, not that we may appear approved, but that you may do that which is good, and that we may be as reprobates.

2 Corinthians 13:7 Cross References

1 Chronicles 4:10

Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that thou wouldst bless me and enlarge my border, and that thy hand might be with me, and that thou wouldst keep me from harm so that it might not hurt me!” And God granted what he asked.

Matthew 6:13

And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil.

John 17:15

I do not pray that thou shouldst take them out of the world, but that thou shouldst keep them from the evil one.

Romans 1:28

And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a base mind and to improper conduct.

Romans 12:17

Repay no one evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all.

Romans 13:13

let us conduct ourselves becomingly as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy.

Romans 16:10

Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the family of Aristobulus.

1 Corinthians 11:19

for there must be factions among you in order that those who are genuine among you may be recognized.

2 Corinthians 10:10

For they say, “His letters are weighty and strong, but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech of no account.”

2 Corinthians 10:18

For it is not the man who commends himself that is accepted, but the man whom the Lord commends.

2 Corinthians 13:6

I hope you will find out that we have not failed.

2 Corinthians 13:8

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

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we are glad when we are weak and you are strong. What we pray for is your improvement.

2 Corinthians 6:4

but as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: through great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities,

2 Corinthians 8:21

for we aim at what is honorable not only in the Lord's sight but also in the sight of men.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

1 Thessalonians 5:23

May the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 2:2

for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, godly and respectful in every way.

2 Timothy 2:15

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord will rescue me from every evil and save me for his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who endures trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life which God has promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 2:12

Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles, so that in case they speak against you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.