2 Corinthians 2:9
For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.
2 Corinthians 2:9 in other translations
| BSB | My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything. |
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| WEB | For to this end I also wrote, that I might know the proof of you, whether you are obedient in all things. |
| ASV | For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye are obedient in all things. |
| YLT | for, for this also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether in regard to all things ye are obedient. |
| DARBY | 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. |
| BBE | 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. |
| Webster | For to this end also I wrote, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye are obedient in all things. |
What does 2 Corinthians 2:9 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Barnes' Notes
(b) "obedient" 2Cor 7:15
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 2 Corinthians 2:5-11
The apostle desires them to receive the person who had done wrong, again into their communion; for he was aware of his fault, and much afflicted under his punishment. Even sorrow for sin should not unfit for other duties, and drive to despair. Not only was there danger last Satan should get advantage, by tempting the penitent to hard thoughts of God and religion, and so drive him to despair; but against the churches…
2 Corinthians 2:9 in the original Greek
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Cross references for 2 Corinthians 2:9
- 2 Corinthians 10:6
And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.
- Philemon 1:21
Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
- Philippians 2:22
But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.
- 2 Corinthians 7:12-15
Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you. Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all. For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found a truth. And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.
- 2 Corinthians 8:24
Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.
- Philippians 2:12
Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
- Deuteronomy 13:3
Thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for the Lord your God proveth you, to know whether ye love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul.
- Deuteronomy 8:2
And thou shalt remember all the way which the Lord thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no.
- Exodus 16:4
Then said the Lord unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:14
And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.
- Deuteronomy 8:16
Who fed thee in the wilderness with manna, which thy fathers knew not, that he might humble thee, and that he might prove thee, to do thee good at thy latter end;
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Context
- 2 Corinthians 2:8
Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him.
- 2 Corinthians 2:9
For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.
- 2 Corinthians 2:10
To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ;
2 Corinthians 2:9 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Porque también por este fin os escribí, para tener experiencia de vosotros si sois obedientes en todo. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Car c’est aussi pour cela que je vous ai écrit, afin que je connaisse, à l’épreuve, si vous êtes obéissants en toutes choses. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Denn dazu habe ich auch geschrieben, auf daß ich eure Bewährung kennen lerne, ob ihr in allem gehorsam seid. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Ideo enim et scripsi, ut cognoscam experimentum vestrum, an in omnibus obedientes sitis. |