2 Corinthians 13:7

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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.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 4:10

Truly, Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, "If only, when blessing, you will bless me, and will broaden my borders, and your hand will be with me, and you will cause me not to be oppressed by evil." And God granted to him the things for which he prayed.

Matthew 6:13

And lead us not into temptation. But free us from evil. Amen.

John 17:15

I am not praying that you would take them out of the world, but that you would preserve them from evil.

Romans 1:28

And since they did not prove to have God by knowledge, God handed them over to a morally depraved way of thinking, so that they might do those things which are not fitting:

Romans 12:17

Render to no one harm for harm. Provide good things, not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of all men.

Romans 13:13

Let us walk honestly, as in the daylight, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in promiscuity and sexual immorality, not in contention and envy.

Romans 16:10

Greet Apelles, who has been tested in Christ.

1 Corinthians 11:19

For there must also be heresies, so that those who have been tested may be made manifest among you.

2 Corinthians 10:10

For they say: "His epistles, indeed, are weighty and strong. But his bodily presence is weak, and his speech is contemptible."

2 Corinthians 10:18

For it is not he who commends himself who is approved, but rather he whom God commends.

2 Corinthians 13:6

But I hope you know that we ourselves are not reprobates.

2 Corinthians 13:8

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

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we rejoice that we are weak, while you are strong. This is also what we pray for: your perfection.

2 Corinthians 6:4

But in all things, let us exhibit ourselves as ministers of God with great patience: through tribulation, difficulties, and distress;

2 Corinthians 8:21

For we provide for what is good, not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of men.

Philippians 4:8

Concerning the rest, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is chaste, whatever is just, whatever is holy, whatever is worthy to be loved, whatever is of good repute, if there is any virtue, if there is any praiseworthy discipline: meditate on these.

1 Thessalonians 5:23

And may the God of peace himself sanctify you through all things, so that your whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved without blame unto the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 2:2

for kings, and for all who are in high places, so that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all piety and chastity.

2 Timothy 2:15

Be solicitous in the task of presenting yourself before God as a proven and unashamed worker who has handled the Word of Truth correctly.

2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord has freed me from every evil work, and he will accomplish salvation by his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen.

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who suffers temptation. For when he has been proven, he shall receive the crown of life which God has promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 2:12

Keep your behavior among the Gentiles to what is good, so that, when they slander you as if you were evildoers, they may, by the good works that are seen in you, glorify God on the day of visitation.