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I hope we won’t need to demonstrate our authority when we arrive. Do the right thing before we come—even if that makes it look like we have failed to demonstrate our authority. <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> But we pray to God that you may not do wrong—not that we may appear to have met the test, but that you may do what is right, though we may seem to have failed. <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now I pray to God for you to do nothing wrong. Not that we might appear approved, but that you may do what is right, though we might appear as unapproved. <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/13.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/13.htm">New King James Version</a> Now I pray to God that you do no evil, not that we should appear approved, but that you should do what is honorable, though we may seem disqualified. <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now we pray to God that you do nothing wrong; not so that we ourselves may appear approved, but that you may do what is right, though we may appear unapproved. <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now we pray to God that you do no wrong; not that we ourselves may appear approved, but that you may do what is right, even though we may appear unapproved. <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now we pray to God that you do no wrong; not that we ourselves may appear approved, but that you may do what is right, even though we should appear unapproved. <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now we pray to God that you do no wrong, not that we ourselves may appear approved, but that you may do what is right, even though we may appear unapproved. <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But I pray to God that you may do nothing wrong. Not so that we [and our teaching] may appear to be approved, but that you may continue doing what is right, even though we [by comparison] may seem to have failed. <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But we pray to God that you do nothing wrong—not that we may appear to pass the test, but that you may do what is right, even though we may appear to fail. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now we pray to God that you do nothing wrong—not that we may appear to pass the test, but that you may do what is right, even though we may appear to fail. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> We pray you will stop doing evil things. We don't pray like this to make ourselves look good, but to get you to do right, even if we are failures. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now we pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we may appear approved, but that ye may do that which is honourable, though we be as reprobate. <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> We pray to God that you won't do anything wrong. It's not that we want to prove that we've passed the test. Rather, we want you to do whatever is right, even if we seem to have failed. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> We pray to God that you will do no wrong--not in order to show that we are a success, but so that you may do what is right, even though we may seem to be failures. <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> We pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not to show that we have not failed the test, but so that you may do what is right, even if we seem to have failed. <a href="/msb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now I 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. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/13.htm">NET Bible</a> Now we pray to God that you may not do anything wrong, not so that we may appear to have passed the test, but so that you may do what is right even if we may appear to have failed the test. <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now we 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 are as reprobate. <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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 should be as reprobates. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And our prayer to God is that you may do nothing wrong; not in order that our sincerity may be demonstrated, but that you may do what is right, even though our sincerity may seem to be doubtful. <a href="/web/2_corinthians/13.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and I pray before God that you do no evil, not that we may appear approved, but that you may do that which is right, and we may be as disapproved; <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now I pray to God for you to do nothing wrong. Not that we might appear approved, but that you may do what is right, though we might appear as unapproved. <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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; <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I pray to God that ye do nothing evil; not that we appear tried, but that ye do good, and we be as untried.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now we pray God, that you may do no evil, not that we may appear approved, but that you may do that which is good, and that we may be as reprobates. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now we pray to God that you shall do nothing evil, not so that we may seem to be approved, but so that you may do what is good, even if we seem like reprobates. <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/13.htm">New American Bible</a> But we pray to God that you may not do evil, not that we may appear to have passed the test but that you may do what is right, even though we may seem to have failed. <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But we pray to God that you may not do anything wrong—not that we may appear to have met the test, but that you may do what is right, though we may seem to have failed.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And I pray to God that our investigation will find nothing wrong with you; but that you may be found doing good things, even though we may appear as though we were rejected. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But I ask of God that nothing evil shall be in you, so that our proofs may appear, but that you would be doing good, and we may be as if worthless.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Yet I pray to God that you may do no evil; not that we may appear as having proof, but that you may do what is good, though we be as without proof. <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But we are praying unto God, that he may do you no evil, not in order that we may appear approved, but that you may do that which is good, and we may be as disapproved. <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now I pray unto God that ye do no evil, not that we should appear approved, but that you may do that which is laudable, though we should be as reprobates. <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> now I pray God that I may not punish you; not that I may show you my proofs to your cost, but that by your acting honestly, I may be as if I had no proofs: <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And our prayer to God is that you may do nothing wrong; not in order that our sincerity may be demonstrated, but that you may do what is right, even though our sincerity may seem to be doubtful. <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Now we pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we may appear approved, but that ye may do what is honorable, though we be rejected. <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> I pray to God that ye may do no evil: and not that we may appear to be approved by your punishment, but that ye may do that which is good, though we should seem to be disapproved. <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/13-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=2500" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/13.htm">Examine Yourselves</a> …6And I hope you will realize that we have not failed the test. 7<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Now</a> <a href="/greek/2172.htm" title="2172: Euchometha (V-PIM/P-1P) -- To pray, wish. Middle voice of a primary verb; to wish; by implication, to pray to God.">we pray</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theon (N-AMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">that you</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēsai (V-ANA) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">will not do</a> <a href="/greek/3367.htm" title="3367: mēden (Adj-ANS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">anything</a> <a href="/greek/2556.htm" title="2556: kakon (Adj-ANS) -- Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious.">wrong—</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouch (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</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.">that</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmeis (PPro-N1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">we</a> <a href="/greek/5316.htm" title="5316: phanōmen (V-ASP-1P) -- Prolongation for the base of phos; to lighten, i.e. Show.">will appear</a> <a href="/greek/1384.htm" title="1384: dokimoi (Adj-NMP) -- Approved, acceptable, tried. From dokeo; properly, acceptable, i.e. Approved.">to have stood the test,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</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.">that</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēte (V-PSA-2P) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">will do</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">what is</a> <a href="/greek/2570.htm" title="2570: kalon (Adj-ANS) -- Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous.">right,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">even if</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmeis (PPro-N1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">we</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ōmen (V-PSA-1P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">appear</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">to</a> <a href="/greek/96.htm" title="96: adokimoi (Adj-NMP) -- Failing to pass the test, unapproved, counterfeit. By implication, worthless.">have failed.</a> 8For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-31.htm">1 Corinthians 10:31</a> So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God. <a href="/philippians/1-9.htm">Philippians 1:9-11</a> And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, / so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, / filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a> Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-21.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:21-22</a> but test all things. Hold fast to what is good. / Abstain from every form of evil. <a href="/ephesians/5-8.htm">Ephesians 5:8-10</a> For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, / for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. / Test and prove what pleases the Lord. <a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9</a> Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. <a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm">1 Peter 2:12</a> 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. <a href="/colossians/1-10.htm">Colossians 1:10</a> so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, <a href="/james/4-17.htm">James 4:17</a> Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin. <a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Matthew 5:16</a> In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. <a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Romans 14:19</a> So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification. <a href="/1_john/3-18.htm">1 John 3:18</a> Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. <a href="/hebrews/13-21.htm">Hebrews 13:21</a> equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/titus/2-7.htm">Titus 2:7-8</a> In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity, / and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us. <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a> He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now I pray to God that you do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that you should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates.I pray.<a href="/2_corinthians/13-9.htm">2 Corinthians 13:9</a> For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.<a href="/1_chronicles/4-10.htm">1 Chronicles 4:10</a> And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.<a href="/matthew/6-13.htm">Matthew 6:13</a> And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.approved.<a href="/2_corinthians/6-4.htm">2 Corinthians 6:4</a> But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,<a href="/2_corinthians/10-18.htm">2 Corinthians 10:18</a> For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.<a href="/romans/16-10.htm">Romans 16:10</a> Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' household.honest.<a href="/2_corinthians/8-21.htm">2 Corinthians 8:21</a> Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.<a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17</a> Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.<a href="/romans/13-13.htm">Romans 13:13</a> Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.as reprobates.<a href="/2_corinthians/6-8.htm">2 Corinthians 6:8,9</a> By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true; … <a href="/2_corinthians/10-10.htm">2 Corinthians 10:10</a> For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.<a href="/1_corinthians/4-9.htm">1 Corinthians 4:9-13</a> For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/10-7.htm">Appear</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-18.htm">Approved</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-11.htm">Demonstrated</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-6.htm">Disapproved</a> <a href="/romans/14-1.htm">Doubtful</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-21.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-6.htm">Failed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-21.htm">Honest</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-21.htm">Honorable</a> <a href="/romans/8-4.htm">Met</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">Order</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-6.htm">Ourselves</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-14.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-6.htm">Reprobate</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-6.htm">Reprobates</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-19.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-19.htm">Seem</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm">Sincerity</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-6.htm">Test</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-2.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/colossians/2-23.htm">Appear</a> <a href="/philippians/2-22.htm">Approved</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-11.htm">Demonstrated</a> <a href="/titus/1-16.htm">Disapproved</a> <a href="/matthew/28-17.htm">Doubtful</a> <a href="/galatians/1-4.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-1.htm">Failed</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-28.htm">Honest</a> <a href="/philippians/4-8.htm">Honorable</a> <a href="/colossians/2-1.htm">Met</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-10.htm">Order</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-9.htm">Ourselves</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-9.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-8.htm">Reprobate</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-5.htm">Reprobates</a> <a href="/galatians/2-9.htm">Right</a> <a href="/philippians/2-6.htm">Seem</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-5.htm">Sincerity</a> <a href="/galatians/6-4.htm">Test</a> <a href="/galatians/2-11.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 13</div>1. <a href="/2_corinthians/13-1.htm">Paul threatens severity, and the power of his apostleship, against obstinate sinners.</a> 5. <a href="/2_corinthians/13-5.htm">And, advising them to a trial of their faith,</a> 7. <a href="/2_corinthians/13-7.htm">and to a reformation of their sins before his coming,</a> 11. <a href="/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">he concludes his epistle with a general exhortation and a prayer.</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_corinthians/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong Paul's prayer for the Corinthians reflects his pastoral concern for their spiritual well-being. The emphasis on not doing wrong aligns with the biblical call to holiness and righteousness, as seen in passages like <a href="/1_peter/1-15.htm">1 Peter 1:15-16</a>. The context of Corinth, a city known for its moral challenges, underscores the importance of this exhortation. Paul's appeal is rooted in the desire for the Corinthians to live lives that honor God, avoiding the pitfalls of sin that were prevalent in their culture.not that we will appear to have stood the test Paul's concern is not about his own reputation or the validation of his ministry. This reflects a Christ-like humility, as seen in <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3-8</a>, where Jesus is described as taking the form of a servant. Paul's focus is on the spiritual health of the Corinthians rather than his own standing. This attitude is consistent with the biblical principle of selflessness and putting others' needs above one's own, as taught in <a href="/philippians/2-4.htm">Philippians 2:4</a>.but that you will do what is right The call to do what is right is a central theme in Christian ethics, echoing the teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). This phrase emphasizes the importance of righteous living as evidence of genuine faith. The historical context of Corinth, with its diverse and often conflicting moral standards, highlights the challenge and necessity of adhering to Christian principles.even if we appear to have failed Paul acknowledges the possibility of being misunderstood or judged as failures by human standards. This reflects the biblical theme of God's ways being higher than human ways (<a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a>). The apostle's willingness to be perceived as a failure for the sake of the Corinthians' spiritual growth mirrors the sacrificial love of Christ, who was despised and rejected (<a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a>). This phrase underscores the idea that true success in ministry is measured by faithfulness to God's call, not by human approval.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 2 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth with pastoral concern and apostolic authority. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a> The recipients of the letter, a diverse and often troubled congregation in the city of Corinth, known for its moral and spiritual challenges. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The ultimate authority to whom Paul prays, seeking divine intervention and guidance for the Corinthians. 4. <a href="/topical/p/paul's_apostolic_test.htm">Paul's Apostolic Test</a> The context of Paul defending his apostleship and the authenticity of his ministry to the Corinthians. 5. <a href="/topical/m/moral_and_spiritual_integrity.htm">Moral and Spiritual Integrity</a> The central theme of the verse, emphasizing the importance of doing what is right in God's eyes.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/p/prayer_for_righteousness.htm">Prayer for Righteousness</a> Paul emphasizes the power of prayer in seeking moral integrity. Believers should regularly pray for themselves and others to act rightly. <a href="/topical/i/integrity_over_appearance.htm">Integrity Over Appearance</a> The focus is on doing what is right, not merely appearing successful. Christians should prioritize genuine righteousness over external validation. <a href="/topical/a/apostolic_concern.htm">Apostolic Concern</a> Paul's pastoral heart is evident as he desires the Corinthians' spiritual well-being over his own reputation. Leaders should prioritize the spiritual health of those they serve. <a href="/topical/t/testing_and_authenticity.htm">Testing and Authenticity</a> The verse challenges believers to examine their actions and motives, ensuring they align with God's standards rather than human approval. <a href="/topical/c/community_accountability.htm">Community Accountability</a> The call to do right is communal, encouraging believers to support one another in living out their faith authentically.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 13</a> <a href="/q/why_judge_others,_ignoring_your_faults.htm">Why do you judge others while ignoring your faults?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_verify_god's_'secret_wisdom'.htm">1 Corinthians 2:7: How can God's hidden 'secret wisdom' be tested or verified using rational inquiry or evidence-based methods?</a> <a href="/q/why_couldn't_israel_drive_out_some_peoples.htm">Joshua 13:13 - How could Israel remain unable to drive out certain peoples if God supposedly promised victory, suggesting an inconsistency with divine intervention claims?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_jesus_christ.htm">Who is Jesus Christ?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) Now I pray to God that ye do no evil.--The better MSS. give, we pray. The words that follow involve a subtle play of thought and feeling on the two forms of the trial or scrutiny of which he has just spoken. "We pray," he says, "that you may be kept from doing evil. Our purpose in that prayer is not that we may gain a reputation as successful workers in your eyes or those of others, but that you may do that which is nobly good (may advance from a negative to a positive form of holiness), even though the result of that may be that we no longer put our apostolic supernatural powers into play, and so seem to fail in the trial to which you challenge us." This gives, it is believed, the true underlying thought of the words, and, though the paraphrase is somewhat full, it could not well be expressed in a narrower compass.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - Approved (dokimoi). The opposite of "reprobates." Though we be as reprobates; rather, [I pray] that ye may do what is excellent, and that we may be as reprobates. This is one of the intense expressions which, like <a href="/romans/9-3.htm">Romans 9:3</a>, spring from the earnest and passionate unselfishness of St. Paul. His anxiety is for them, not at all for himself. As reprobates; i.e. in the judgment of men (comp. <a href="/romans/9-3.htm">Romans 9:3</a>). <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/13-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Now δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. we pray Εὐχόμεθα (Euchometha) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2172.htm">Strong's 2172: </a> To pray, wish. Middle voice of a primary verb; to wish; by implication, to pray to God. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. God Θεὸν (Theon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. [that] you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. will not do ποιῆσαι (poiēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. [anything] μηδέν (mēden) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3367.htm">Strong's 3367: </a> No one, none, nothing. wrong— κακὸν (kakon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2556.htm">Strong's 2556: </a> Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious. not οὐχ (ouch) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. we ἡμεῖς (hēmeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. will appear φανῶμεν (phanōmen) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5316.htm">Strong's 5316: </a> Prolongation for the base of phos; to lighten, i.e. Show. to have stood the test, δόκιμοι (dokimoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1384.htm">Strong's 1384: </a> Approved, acceptable, tried. From dokeo; properly, acceptable, i.e. Approved. but ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. you ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. will do ποιῆτε (poiēte) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. what [is] τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. right, καλὸν (kalon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2570.htm">Strong's 2570: </a> Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous. even if δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. we ἡμεῖς (hēmeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. appear ὦμεν (ōmen) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. to ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. have failed. ἀδόκιμοι (adokimoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_96.htm">Strong's 96: </a> Failing to pass the test, unapproved, counterfeit. 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