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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Another reason I wrote you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I wrote to you as I did to test you and see if you would fully comply with my instructions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_corinthians/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For this is why I wrote, that I might test you and know whether you are obedient in everything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_corinthians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For this indeed also did I write, so that I might know the proof of you, whether you are obedient to everything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For to this end I also wrote, that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For to this end I also wrote, so that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For to this end also I wrote, so that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For to this end also I wrote that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For to this end also I wrote, so that I might know your proven character, whether you are obedient in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_corinthians/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For this was my purpose in writing, to see if you would stand the test, whether you are obedient <i>and</i> committed to following my instruction in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_corinthians/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I wrote for this purpose: to test your character to see if you are obedient in everything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I wrote for this purpose: to test your character to see if you are obedient in everything. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_corinthians/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye are obedient in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_corinthians/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I also wrote because I wanted to test you and find out if you would follow my instructions. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_corinthians/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye are obedient in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I had also written to you to test you. I wanted to see if you would be obedient in every way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I wrote you that letter because I wanted to find out how well you had stood the test and whether you are always ready to obey my instructions. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_corinthians/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I had also written to you to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in every way. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_corinthians/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_corinthians/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For this reason also I wrote you: to test you to see if you are obedient in everything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For to this end I also wrote, that I might know the proof of you, whether you are obedient in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For to this end also I wrote, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye are obedient in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_corinthians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For in writing to you I have also this object in view--to discover by experience whether you are prepared to be obedient in every respect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_corinthians/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For to this end I also wrote, that I might know the proof of you, whether you are obedient in all things. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for this also I wrote, that I might know your proof, whether you are obedient in regard to all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_corinthians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For this indeed also did I write, so that I might know the proof of you, whether you are obedient to everything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for, for this also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether in regard to all things ye are obedient.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_corinthians/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For, for this I also wrote, that I might know the proof of you, if ye are obedient for all things.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For to this end also did I write, that I may know the experiment of you, whether you be obedient in all things. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />It was for this reason, also, that I wrote, so that I might know, by testing you, whether you would be obedient in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For this is why I wrote, to know your proven character, whether you were obedient in everything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I wrote for this reason: to test you and to know whether you are obedient in everything.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For that is why I wrote you, that I might know by your word whether you are obedient in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />For this cause I have written also to know by a test if you are obedient in everything.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />For I wrote to you for this purpose also, that I might have a sure proof from you, whether you are obedient in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />for unto this also I wrote, in order that I may know your approval, if you are obedient in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />For to this end also have I written, that I may know by this proof of you if ye are obedient in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/2_corinthians/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />for this was one view I had in writing, to have this trial of you, whether you are intirely obedient.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_corinthians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For in writing to you I have also this object in view--to discover by experience whether you are prepared to be obedient in every respect.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye are obedient in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />For to this <i>end</i> also did I write, that I might have proof of you, whether ye are obedient in all <i>things.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/2-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=316" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/2.htm">Reaffirm Your Love</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: Eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">My purpose</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-ANS) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1125.htm" title="1125: egrapsa (V-AIA-1S) -- A primary verb; to grave, especially to write; figuratively, to describe.">in writing you</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">was to</a> <a href="/greek/1097.htm" title="1097: gnō (V-ASA-1S) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">see</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1382.htm" title="1382: dokimēn (N-AFS) -- A trial, proof; tried, approved character. From the same as dokimos; test; by implication, trustiness.">would stand the test</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: este (V-PIA-2P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">and</a> <a href="/greek/5255.htm" title="5255: hypēkooi (Adj-NMP) -- Listening to, obedient, submissive. From hupakouo; attentively listening, i.e. submissive.">be obedient</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-ANP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">everything.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">10</span>If 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,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-3.htm">1 Corinthians 5:3-5</a></span><br />Although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did this, just as if I were present. / When you are assembled in the name of our Lord Jesus and I am with you in spirit, along with the power of the Lord Jesus, / hand this man over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved on the Day of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/7-15.htm">2 Corinthians 7:15</a></span><br />And his affection for you is even greater when he remembers that you were all obedient as you welcomed him with fear and trembling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-22.htm">2 Corinthians 8:22</a></span><br />And we are sending along with them our brother who has proven his earnestness to us many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-6.htm">2 Corinthians 10:6</a></span><br />And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, as soon as your obedience is complete.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-17.htm">1 Corinthians 4:17</a></span><br />That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/11-19.htm">1 Corinthians 11:19</a></span><br />And indeed, there must be differences among you to show which of you are approved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-22.htm">Philippians 2:22</a></span><br />But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-4.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:4</a></span><br />Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Hebrews 13:17</a></span><br />Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-7.htm">1 Peter 1:7</a></span><br />so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/22-1.htm">Genesis 22:1-2</a></span><br />Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he answered. / “Take your son,” God said, “your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/16-4.htm">Exodus 16:4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/8-2.htm">Deuteronomy 8:2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/2-22.htm">Judges 2:22</a></span><br />In this way I will test whether Israel will keep the way of the LORD by walking in it as their fathers did.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-1.htm">1 Kings 10:1</a></span><br />Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether you be obedient in all things.</p><p class="hdg">that.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/7-12.htm">2 Corinthians 7:12-15</a></b></br> Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, <i>I did it</i> 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… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/8-24.htm">2 Corinthians 8:24</a></b></br> Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/16-4.htm">Exodus 16:4</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="hdg">whether.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/7-15.htm">2 Corinthians 7:15</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/10-6.htm">2 Corinthians 10:6</a></b></br> And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Philippians 2:12</a></b></br> 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.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/2-8.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/romans/7-23.htm">Discover</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-13.htm">End</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-6.htm">Experience</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-1.htm">Letter</a> <a href="/romans/15-18.htm">Obedient</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-29.htm">Object</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-9.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-15.htm">Proof</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-22.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-20.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-20.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-24.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-24.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-9.htm">Test</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-26.htm">View</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-7.htm">Whether</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-4.htm">Write</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-13.htm">Writing</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-13.htm">Written</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-4.htm">Wrote</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/5-4.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-5.htm">Discover</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-13.htm">End</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">Experience</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-2.htm">Letter</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-15.htm">Obedient</a> <a href="/galatians/6-12.htm">Object</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-18.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-5.htm">Prepared</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-2.htm">Proof</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-10.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-10.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-16.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-10.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-14.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-2.htm">Test</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-5.htm">View</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-9.htm">Whether</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-1.htm">Write</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-2.htm">Writing</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-2.htm">Written</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-13.htm">Wrote</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-1.htm">Having shown the reason why he came not to them,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-6.htm">he requires them to forgive and to comfort that excommunicated person,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-10.htm">even as he himself upon true repentance had forgiven him;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-12.htm">declaring why he departed from Troas to Macedonia,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-14.htm">and the happy success which God gave to his preaching in all places.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This reflects his role as an apostle and spiritual father to the church. His letters often served as a means of correction and encouragement, as seen in other epistles like Galatians and Thessalonians. The act of writing was a common method of communication and instruction in the early church, as personal visits were not always possible.<p><b>was to see if you would stand the test</b><br>Paul is referring to a test of obedience and faithfulness. The "test" likely involves the Corinthians' response to his previous instructions, particularly regarding church discipline and reconciliation. This concept of testing is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2-4</a>, where trials are seen as a means to develop perseverance and maturity. The idea of testing is also present in the Old Testament, where God tests His people to reveal their hearts, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/8-2.htm">Deuteronomy 8:2</a>.<p><b>and be obedient in everything</b><br>Obedience is a central theme in Paul's teachings, emphasizing the importance of following Christ's commands and apostolic instruction. This obedience is not just in specific matters but encompasses all aspects of Christian life. The call to complete obedience is consistent with Jesus' teachings in <a href="/john/14-15.htm">John 14:15</a>, "If you love me, keep my commands." The early church faced many challenges, including false teachings and moral issues, making obedience crucial for maintaining unity and purity within the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>- The apostle who authored the letter to the Corinthians, addressing issues within the church and providing guidance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/corinthian_church.htm">Corinthian Church</a></b><br>- The recipients of the letter, a Christian community in Corinth facing various challenges and needing correction and encouragement.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/previous_letter.htm">Previous Letter</a></b><br>- Refers to the earlier communication from Paul, which dealt with issues of discipline and correction within the church.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/test_of_obedience.htm">Test of Obedience</a></b><br>- The situation or challenge Paul refers to, testing the church's commitment to follow his apostolic guidance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/f/forgiveness_and_restoration.htm">Forgiveness and Restoration</a></b><br>- The broader context of the chapter, where Paul discusses the importance of forgiving a repentant sinner within the church.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/purpose_of_testing.htm">Purpose of Testing</a></b><br>God allows tests to strengthen our faith and obedience. Just as Paul tested the Corinthians, we are often tested to refine our character and commitment to God's commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_in_everything.htm">Obedience in Everything</a></b><br>True obedience to God involves every aspect of our lives. We must strive to align our actions, thoughts, and decisions with His will, as Paul encouraged the Corinthians.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_church_discipline.htm">Role of Church Discipline</a></b><br>Church discipline, when done in love and according to biblical principles, serves to restore and strengthen the community. It is a test of obedience for both the individual and the congregation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/forgiveness_and_restoration.htm">Forgiveness and Restoration</a></b><br>The ultimate goal of discipline and testing is restoration. We must be willing to forgive and restore those who repent, reflecting God's grace and mercy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/accountability_and_growth.htm">Accountability and Growth</a></b><br>Being part of a Christian community involves accountability. We grow spiritually when we submit to godly leadership and embrace correction.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_paul's_authority_in_2_cor_2_9_verified.htm">In 2 Corinthians 2:9, can Paul’s claim to apostolic authority be historically verified, or is it self-appointed? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_if_we_disagree_on_tithing.htm">What if my spouse and I disagree on tithing?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_emphasize_cheerful_giving_over_tithing.htm">Why does 2 Corinthians 9:7 emphasize cheerful giving if Old Testament laws (e.g., tithing in Malachi 3:10) demand mandatory giving?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_jesus_learn_obedience.htm">How did Jesus learn obedience through suffering?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">For to this end also did</span> <span class= "bld">I write . . .</span>--The tense of the Greek verb, which may be what is known as the Epistolary aorist, used by the writer of the time at which he writes, would not be decisive as to what is referred to, and the words may mean: "I write to you thus to see whether you are as obedient now as you were before--in one line of action as in the other." If he refers to the First Epistle, it is to intimate that he gave the directions in <a href="/context/1_corinthians/5-3.htm" title="For I truly, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that has so done this deed,">1Corinthians 5:3-7</a>, not only for the removal of a scandal and the reformation of the offender who had caused it, but as a test of their obedience. On the whole, the former interpretation seems preferable. It scarcely seems like St. Paul to make the punishment a trial of obedience. There is a characteristic subtle delicacy of thought in his suggesting that, having shown obedience in punishing they should show it also in forgiving.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For to this end also did I write.</span> This is another reason which he gives for the severe tone of his First Epistle. It was written <p><span class="note_emph">(1)</span> to avoid the necessity for a painful visit (ver. 3); <p><span class="note_emph">(2)</span> to show his special love for them (ver. 4); and <p><span class="note_emph">(3)</span> to test their obedience. <span class="cmt_word">The proof of you</span>. Your proved faithfulness (<a href="/2_corinthians/8-2.htm">2 Corinthians 8:2</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/9-13.htm">2 Corinthians 9:13</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/13-3.htm">2 Corinthians 13:3</a>; <a href="/romans/5-4.htm">Romans 5:4</a>); your capacity to stand a test. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/2-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">{My} purpose</span><br /><span class="grk">Εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(Eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in writing [you]</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔγραψα</span> <span class="translit">(egrapsa)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1125.htm">Strong's 1125: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[was] to</span><br /><span class="grk">ἵνα</span> <span class="translit">(hina)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> </span><span class="str2">In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">see</span><br /><span class="grk">γνῶ</span> <span class="translit">(gnō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">if</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰ</span> <span class="translit">(ei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> </span><span class="str2">If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμῶν</span> <span class="translit">(hymōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">would stand the test</span><br /><span class="grk">δοκιμὴν</span> <span class="translit">(dokimēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1382.htm">Strong's 1382: </a> </span><span class="str2">A trial, proof; tried, approved character. From the same as dokimos; test; by implication, trustiness.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and]</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐστε</span> <span class="translit">(este)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be obedient</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑπήκοοί</span> <span class="translit">(hypēkooi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5255.htm">Strong's 5255: </a> </span><span class="str2">Listening to, obedient, submissive. From hupakouo; attentively listening, i.e. submissive.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">everything.</span><br /><span class="grk">πάντα</span> <span class="translit">(panta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/2-9.htm">2 Corinthians 2:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/2-9.htm">2 Corinthians 2:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_corinthians/2-9.htm">2 Corinthians 2:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/2-9.htm">2 Corinthians 2:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/2-9.htm">2 Corinthians 2:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/2-9.htm">2 Corinthians 2:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/2-9.htm">2 Corinthians 2:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/2-9.htm">2 Corinthians 2:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/2-9.htm">2 Corinthians 2:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/2-9.htm">2 Corinthians 2:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_corinthians/2-9.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 2:9 For to this end I also wrote (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 2:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 2:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 2:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 2:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>