2 Corinthians 2:9

New International Version

Another reason I wrote you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.

Cross References

Exodus 16:4

Then the Lord said to Moses, “I will rain down bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test them and see whether they will follow my instructions.

2 Corinthians 10:6

And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, once your obedience is complete.

2 Corinthians 2:3

I wrote as I did, so that when I came I would not be distressed by those who should have made me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would all share my joy.

2 Corinthians 2:4

For I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to grieve you but to let you know the depth of my love for you.

2 Corinthians 2:8

I urge you, therefore, to reaffirm your love for him.

2 Corinthians 8:2

In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.

2 Corinthians 8:24

Therefore show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our pride in you, so that the churches can see it.

Deuteronomy 13:3

you must not listen to the words of that prophet or dreamer. The Lord your God is testing you to find out whether you love him with all your heart and with all your soul.

Deuteronomy 8:16

He gave you manna to eat in the wilderness, something your ancestors had never known, to humble and test you so that in the end it might go well with you.

Deuteronomy 8:2

Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the wilderness these forty years, to humble and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands.

Philippians 2:12

Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling,

Philippians 2:22

But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel.

2 Thessalonians 3:14

Take special note of anyone who does not obey our instruction in this letter. Do not associate with them, in order that they may feel ashamed.

Philemon 1:21

Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.