2 Corinthians 13:7

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

We pray God that you may do nothing wrong, not that we may be seen to stand the test, but that you may do what is right, even though we may seem not to stand the test.

Cross References

Matthew 6:13

And take us not into temptation, but deliver us from Evil.'

John 17:15

I do not ask thee to take them out of the world, but to keep them from Evil.

Romans 1:28

Then, as they would not keep God before their minds, God abandoned them to depraved thoughts, so that they did all kinds of shameful things.

Romans 12:17

Never return injury for injury. Aim at doing what all men will recognize as honorable.

Romans 13:13

Being in the light of Day, let us live becomingly, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lust and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy.

Romans 16:10

To that proved Christian Apelles; to the household of Aristobulus;

1 Corinthians 11:19

Indeed, there must be actual parties among you, for so only will the men of real worth become known.

2 Corinthians 10:10

For people say "His letters are impressive and vigorous, but his personal appearance is insignificant and his speaking contemptible."

2 Corinthians 10:18

For it is not the man who commends himself that stands the test, but the man who is commended by the Lord.

2 Corinthians 13:6

But I hope that you will recognize that we can stand the test.

2 Corinthians 13:8

We have no power at all against the Truth, but we have power in the service of the Truth.

2 Corinthians 13:9

We are glad when we are weak, if you are strong. And what we pray for is that you may become perfect.

2 Corinthians 6:4

No, we are trying to commend ourselves under all circumstances, as God's ministers should--in many an hour of endurance, in troubles, in hardships, in difficulties,

2 Corinthians 8:21

For we are trying to make arrangements which shall be right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.

Philippians 4:8

In conclusion, Brothers, wherever you find anything true or honorable, righteous or pure, lovable or praiseworthy, or if 'virtue' and 'honour' have any meaning, there let your thoughts dwell.

1 Thessalonians 5:23

May God himself, the giver of peace, make you altogether holy; and may your spirits, souls, and bodies be kept altogether faultless until the Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 2:2

especially for kings and all who are in high positions, in order that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in a deeply religious and reverent spirit.

2 Timothy 2:15

Do your utmost to show yourself true to God, a workman with no reason to be ashamed, accurate in delivering the Message of the Truth.

2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord will rescue me from all evil, and bring me safe into his Heavenly Kingdom. All glory to him for ever and ever! Amen.

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who remains firm under temptation, for, when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of Life, which the Lord has promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 2:12

Let your daily life among the Gentiles be so upright, that, whenever they malign you as evil-doers, they may learn, as they watch, from the uprightness of your conduct, to praise God 'at the time when he shall visit them.'