2 Corinthians 13:7 “Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not that we wil…”

2 Corinthians 13:7

Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not that we will appear to have stood the test, but that you will do what is right, even if we appear to have failed.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates.

World English Bible

Now I pray to God that you do no evil; not that we may appear approved, but that you may do that which is honorable, though we may seem to have failed.

American Standard Version

Now we pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we may appear approved, but that ye may do that which is honorable, though we be as reprobate.

Geneva Bible 1599

Nowe I pray vnto God that yee doe none euill, not that we should seeme approued, but that ye should doe that which is honest: though we be as reprobates.

Darby Translation

But we pray to God that ye may do nothing evil; not that we may appear approved, but that ye may do what is right, and we be as reprobates.

Young's Literal Translation

and I pray before God that ye do no evil, not that we may appear approved, but that ye may do that which is right, and we may be as disapproved;

Bible in Basic English

Now our prayer to God is that you may do no evil; not in order that it may be put to our credit, but so that you may do what is right, whatever we may seem.

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Cross references

“I pray”

Philippians 1:9–11 1 Thessalonians 5:23 2 Timothy 4:18 2 Corinthians 13:9 Matthew 6:13 John 17:15

Philippians 1:9–11 · BSB

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,

1 Thessalonians 5:23 · BSB

Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 4:18 · BSB

And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

2 Corinthians 13:9 · BSB

In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.

Matthew 6:13 · BSB

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. ’

John 17:15 · BSB

I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one.

“approved”

James 1:12 2 Timothy 2:15 2 Corinthians 6:4 2 Corinthians 10:18 Romans 16:10 1 Corinthians 11:19

James 1:12 · BSB

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

2 Timothy 2:15 · BSB

Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

2 Corinthians 6:4 · BSB

Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;

2 Corinthians 10:18 · BSB

For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

Romans 16:10 · BSB

Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.

1 Corinthians 11:19 · BSB

And indeed, there must be differences among you to show which of you are approved.

“honest”

Philippians 4:8 1 Timothy 2:2 2 Corinthians 8:21 Romans 12:17 Romans 13:13 1 Peter 2:12

Philippians 4:8 · BSB

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

1 Timothy 2:2 · BSB

for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.

2 Corinthians 8:21 · BSB

For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.

Romans 12:17 · BSB

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.

Romans 13:13 · BSB

Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.

1 Peter 2:12 · BSB

Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.

“as reprobates”

2 Corinthians 10:10 1 Corinthians 4:9–13 2 Corinthians 6:8 2 Corinthians 6:9

2 Corinthians 10:10 · BSB

For some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is unimpressive, and his speaking is of no account.”

1 Corinthians 4:9–13 · BSB

For it seems to me that God has displayed us apostles at the end of the procession, like prisoners appointed for death. We have become a spectacle to the whole world, to angels as well as to men.

2 Corinthians 6:8 · BSB

through glory and dishonor, slander and praise; viewed as imposters, yet genuine;

2 Corinthians 6:9 · BSB

unknown, yet well-known; dying, and yet we live on; punished, yet not killed;

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

6And I hope you will realize that we have not failed the test.

8For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth.

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