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2 Corinthians 2:9

My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.

World English Bible

For to this end I also wrote, that I might know the proof of you, whether you are obedient in all things.

American Standard Version

For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye are obedient in all things.

Geneva Bible 1599

For this cause also did I write, that I might knowe the proofe of you, whether yee would be obedient in all things.

Darby Translation

For to this end also I have written, that I might know, by putting you to the test, if as to everything ye are obedient.

Young's Literal Translation

for, for this also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether in regard to all things ye are obedient.

Bible in Basic English

And for the same reason I sent you a letter so that I might be certain of your desire to do my orders in all things.

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Cross references

“that”

2 Corinthians 7:12–15 Philippians 2:22 2 Corinthians 8:24 Exodus 16:4 Deuteronomy 8:2 Deuteronomy 8:16

2 Corinthians 7:12–15 · BSB

So even though I wrote to you, it was not on account of the one who did wrong or the one who was harmed, but rather that your earnestness on our behalf would be made clear to you in the sight of God.

Philippians 2:22 · BSB

But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.

2 Corinthians 8:24 · BSB

In full view of the churches, then, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you.

Exodus 16:4 · BSB

Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. Each day the people are to go out and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test whether or not they will follow My instructions.

Deuteronomy 8:2 · BSB

Remember that these forty years the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments.

Deuteronomy 8:16 · BSB

He fed you in the wilderness with manna that your fathers had not known, in order to humble you and test you, so that in the end He might cause you to prosper.

“whether”

2 Corinthians 10:6 Philemon 1:21 Philippians 2:12 2 Thessalonians 3:14 2 Corinthians 7:15

2 Corinthians 10:6 · BSB

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

Philemon 1:21 · BSB

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

Philippians 2:12 · BSB

Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

2 Thessalonians 3:14 · BSB

Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.

2 Corinthians 7:15 · BSB

And his affection for you is even greater when he remembers that you were all obedient as you welcomed him with fear and trembling.

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

In context

8Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him.

10If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And if I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven it in the presence of Christ for your sake,

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