2 Corinthians 2:9

New International Reader's Version

I wrote to you for another special reason. I wanted to see if you could stand the test. I wanted to see if you could obey everything asked of you.

Cross References

Exodus 16:4

Then the Lord spoke to Moses. He said, “I will rain down bread from heaven for you. The people must go out each day. Have them gather enough bread for that day. Here is how I will test them. I will see if they will follow my directions.

2 Corinthians 10:6

Until you have obeyed completely, I will be ready to punish you every time you don’t obey.

2 Corinthians 2:3

What I wrote to you I wrote for a special reason. When I came, I didn’t want to be troubled by those who should make me glad. I was sure that all of you would share my joy.

2 Corinthians 2:4

I was very troubled when I wrote to you. My heart was sad. My eyes were full of tears. I didn’t want to make you sad. I wanted to let you know that I love you very deeply.

2 Corinthians 2:8

So I’m asking you to tell him again that you still love him.

2 Corinthians 8:2

They have suffered a great deal. But in their suffering, their joy was more than full. Even though they were very poor, they gave very freely.

2 Corinthians 8:24

So show them that you really love them. Show them why we are proud of you. Then the churches can see it.

Deuteronomy 13:3

So you must not listen to what that prophet or dreamer has said. The Lord your God is testing you. He wants to know whether you love him with all your heart and with all your soul.

Deuteronomy 8:16

He gave you manna to eat in the desert. Your people had never even known anything about manna before. The Lord took your pride away. He tested you. He did it so that things would go well with you in the end.

Deuteronomy 8:2

Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way. He guided you in the desert for these 40 years. He wanted to take your pride away. He wanted to test you to know what was in your hearts. He wanted to see whether you would obey his commands.

Philippians 2:12

My dear friends, you have always obeyed God. You obeyed while I was with you. And you have obeyed even more while I am not with you. So continue to work out your own salvation. Do it with fear and trembling.

Philippians 2:22

But you know that Timothy has proved himself. He has served with me like a son with his father in spreading the good news.

2 Thessalonians 3:14

Keep an eye on anyone who doesn’t obey the teachings in our letter. Don’t have anything to do with that person. Then they will feel ashamed.

Philemon 1:21

I’m sure you will obey. So I’m writing to you. I know you will do even more than I ask.