2 Corinthians 13:7

New International Reader's Version

I pray to God that you won’t do anything wrong. I don’t pray so that people will see that I have passed the test. Instead, I pray this so that you will do what is right, even if it seems I have failed.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 4:10

Jabez cried out to the God of Israel. He said, “I wish you would bless me. I wish you would give me more territory. Let your power protect me. Keep me from harm. Then I won’t have any pain.” God gave him what he asked for.

Matthew 6:13

Keep us from sinning when we are tempted. Save us from the evil one.’

John 17:15

I do not pray that you will take them out of the world. I pray that you will keep them safe from the evil one.

Romans 1:28

They didn’t think it was important to know God. So God let them continue to have evil thoughts. They did things they shouldn’t do.

Romans 12:17

Don’t pay back evil with evil. Be careful to do what everyone thinks is right.

Romans 13:13

Let us act as we should, like people living in the daytime. Have nothing to do with wild parties, and don’t get drunk. Don’t take part in sexual sins or evil conduct. Don’t fight with each other or be jealous of anyone.

Romans 16:10

Greet Apelles. He remained faithful to Christ even when he was tested. Greet those who live in the house of Aristobulus.

1 Corinthians 11:19

Do you really think you need to take sides? You probably think God favors one side over the other!

2 Corinthians 10:10

Some say, “His letters sound important. They are powerful. But in person he doesn’t seem like much. And what he says doesn’t amount to anything.”

2 Corinthians 10:18

Those who praise themselves are not accepted. Those the Lord praises are accepted.

2 Corinthians 13:6

I hope you will discover that I haven’t failed the test.

2 Corinthians 13:8

I can’t do anything to stop the truth. I can only work for the truth.

2 Corinthians 13:9

I’m glad when I am weak but you are strong. I pray that there will be no more problems among you.

2 Corinthians 6:4

Instead, we make it clear that we serve God in every way. We serve him by standing firm in troubles, hard times and suffering.

2 Corinthians 8:21

We are trying hard to do what both the Lord and people think is right.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, my brothers and sisters, always think about what is true. Think about what is noble, right and pure. Think about what is lovely and worthy of respect. If anything is excellent or worthy of praise, think about those kinds of things.

1 Thessalonians 5:23

God is the God who gives peace. May he make you holy through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept free from blame. May you be without blame from now until our Lord Jesus Christ comes.

1 Timothy 2:2

Pray for kings. Pray for everyone who is in authority. Pray that we can live peaceful and quiet lives. And pray that we will be godly and holy.

2 Timothy 2:15

Do your best to please God. Be a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed. Teach the message of truth correctly.

2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord will save me from every evil attack. He will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. Give him glory for ever and ever. Amen.

James 1:12

Blessed is the person who keeps on going when times are hard. After they have come through hard times, this person will receive a crown. The crown is life itself. The Lord has promised it to those who love him.

1 Peter 2:12

People who don’t believe might say you are doing wrong. But lead good lives among them. Then they will see your good deeds. And they will give glory to God on the day he comes to judge.