2 Corinthians 7:12

New International Reader's Version

So even though I wrote to you, it wasn’t because of the one who did the wrong. It wasn’t because of the one who was hurt either. Instead, I wrote you so that in the sight of God you could see for yourselves how faithful you are to us.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 11:11

Why? Because I don’t love you? No! God knows I do!

2 Corinthians 11:28

Besides everything else, every day I am concerned about all the churches. It is a very heavy load.

2 Corinthians 2:17

Unlike many people, we aren’t selling God’s word to make money. In fact, it is just the opposite. Because of Christ we speak honestly before God. We speak like people God has sent.

2 Corinthians 2:9

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.

2 Corinthians 7:8

Even if my letter made you sad, I’m not sorry I sent it. At first I was sorry. I see that my letter hurt you, but only for a little while.

1 Timothy 3:5

Suppose someone doesn’t know how to manage his own family. Then how can he take care of God’s church?