2 Corinthians 13:8

Bible in Basic English 1965

Because we are able to do nothing against what is true, but only for it.

Cross References

Proverbs 21:30

Wisdom and knowledge and wise suggestions are of no use against the Lord.

Mark 9:39

But Jesus said, Say not so: for there is no man who will do a great work in my name, and be able at the same time to say evil of me.

1 Timothy 1:20

Such are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have given up to Satan, so that they may say no more evil words against God.

2 Corinthians 13:10

For this cause I am writing these things while I am away, so that there may be need for me, when I am present, to make use of sharp measures, by the authority which the Lord has given me for building up and not for destruction.

2 Corinthians 10:8

For though I might take pride in our authority which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for your destruction, it will not be a cause of shame to me:

Proverbs 26:2

As the sparrow in her wandering and the swallow in her flight, so the curse does not come without a cause.

1 Kings 22:28

And Micaiah said, If you come back at all in peace, the Lord has not sent his word by me.

2 Corinthians 13:7

Now our prayer to God is that you may do no evil; not in order that it may be put to our credit, but so that you may do what is right, whatever we may seem.

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we are glad when we are feeble and you are strong: and this is our prayer, even that you may be made complete.