2 Corinthians 13:7

New English Translation

Now we pray to God that you may not do anything wrong, not so that we may appear to have passed the test, but so that you may do what is right even if we may appear to have failed the test.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 4:10

Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only you would greatly bless me and expand my territory! May your hand be with me! Keep me from harm so I might not endure pain!” God answered his prayer.

Matthew 6:13

And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.

John 17:15

I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but that you keep them safe from the evil one.

Romans 1:28

And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what should not be done.

Romans 12:17

Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people.

Romans 13:13

Let us live decently as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in discord and jealousy.

Romans 16:10

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

1 Corinthians 11:19

For there must in fact be divisions among you, so that those of you who are approved may be evident.

2 Corinthians 10:10

because some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is weak and his speech is of no account.”

2 Corinthians 10:18

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

2 Corinthians 13:6

And I hope that you will realize that we have not failed the test!

2 Corinthians 13:8

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

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we rejoice whenever we are weak, but you are strong. And we pray for this: that you may become fully qualified.

2 Corinthians 6:4

But as God’s servants, we have commended ourselves in every way, with great endurance, in persecutions, in difficulties, in distresses,

2 Corinthians 8:21

For we are concerned about what is right not only before the Lord but also before men.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things.

1 Thessalonians 5:23

Now may the God of peace himself make you completely holy and may your spirit and soul and body be kept entirely blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 2:2

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

2 Timothy 2:15

Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the message of truth accurately.

2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord will deliver me from every evil deed and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever! Amen.

James 1:12

Happy is the one who endures testing, because when he has proven to be genuine, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 2:12

and maintain good conduct among the non-Christians, so that though they now malign you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God when he appears.