2 Corinthians 13:7

Modern English Version

Now I pray to God that you do no evil, not that we should appear approved, but that you should do that which is honorable, whether or not we may seem disqualified.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 4:10

Then Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, “Oh, that You would indeed bless me and enlarge my territory, that Your hand might be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that it may not bring me hardship!” So God granted what he asked.

Matthew 6:13

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

John 17:15

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

Romans 1:28

And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not proper.

Romans 12:17

Repay no one evil for evil. Commend what is honest in the sight of all men.

Romans 13:13

Let us behave properly, as in the day, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in immorality and wickedness, not in strife and envy.

Romans 16:10

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

1 Corinthians 11:19

For there must also be factions among you so that those who are genuine may become evident among you.

2 Corinthians 10:10

“For his letters,” they say, “are weighty and powerful, but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.”

2 Corinthians 10:18

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

2 Corinthians 13:6

I trust that you will know that we are not disqualified.

2 Corinthians 13:8

For we can do nothing against the truth, but only for the truth.

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we are glad when we are weak, and you are strong. We wish even for your completion.

2 Corinthians 6:4

But in all things we commend ourselves as servants of God: in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distress,

2 Corinthians 8:21

providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord but also in the sight of men.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think on these things.

1 Thessalonians 5:23

May the very God of peace sanctify you completely. And I pray to God that your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 2:2

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

2 Timothy 2:15

Strive to show yourself approved unto God, a workman who need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord will deliver me from every evil work and will preserve me for His heavenly kingdom, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

James 1:12

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

1 Peter 2:12

Live your lives honorably among the Gentiles, so that though they speak against you as evildoers, they shall see your good works and thereby glorify God in the day of visitation.