2 Corinthians 2:9

James Moffatt - New Testament

For my aim in writing was simply to test you, to see if you were absolutely obedient.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 10:6

I am prepared to court-martial anyone who remains insubordinate, once your submission is complete.

Philemon 1:21

I send you this letter relying on your obedience; I know you will do even more than I tell you.

Philippians 2:22

But you know how he has stood the test, how he has served with me in the gospel, like a son helping his father.

2 Thessalonians 3:14

Only, if anyone will not obey our orders in this letter, mark that man, do not associate with him — that will make him feel ashamed!

Philippians 2:12

Therefore, my beloved, as you have been obedient always and not simply when I was present, so, now that I am absent, work all the more strenuously at your salvation with reverence and trembling,

2 Corinthians 8:24

So let them have proof of how you can love, and of my reasons for being proud of you; it will be a proof read by the churches.

2 Corinthians 2:3

So the very reason I wrote was that I might not come only to be pained by those who ought to give me joy; I relied on you all, I felt sure that my joy would be a joy for everyone of you.

2 Corinthians 2:4

For I wrote you in sore distress and misery of heart, with many a tear — not to pain you but to convince you of my love, my special love for you.

2 Corinthians 2:8

So I beg you to reinstate him in your love.

2 Corinthians 8:2

Amid a severe ordeal of trouble, their overflowing joy and their deep poverty together have poured out a flood of rich generosity;