2 Corinthians 13:7
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.
Context
This verse from 2 Corinthians Chapter 13 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul warns that if he comes a third time he will not spare them. He urges self-examination: are you in the faith? He prays that they will not do wrong — not so that he appears approved but so they …
Other Translations
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.
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;
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.
Cross References
And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, …
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and …
I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the …
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in …
Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus’ household.
For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we …
Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things …
For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.
But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,