Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Another reason I wrote you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything. New Living Translation I wrote to you as I did to test you and see if you would fully comply with my instructions. English Standard Version For this is why I wrote, that I might test you and know whether you are obedient in everything. Berean Standard Bible My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything. Berean Literal Bible For this indeed also did I write, so that I might know the proof of you, whether you are obedient to everything. King James Bible For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things. New King James Version For to this end I also wrote, that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things. New American Standard Bible For to this end I also wrote, so that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things. NASB 1995 For to this end also I wrote, so that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things. NASB 1977 For to this end also I wrote that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things. Legacy Standard Bible For to this end also I wrote, so that I might know your proven character, whether you are obedient in all things. Amplified Bible For this was my purpose in writing, to see if you would stand the test, whether you are obedient and committed to following my instruction in all things. Christian Standard Bible I wrote for this purpose: to test your character to see if you are obedient in everything. Holman Christian Standard Bible I wrote for this purpose: to test your character to see if you are obedient in everything. 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. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For this cause I have written also to know by a test if you are obedient in everything. Contemporary English Version I also wrote because I wanted to test you and find out if you would follow my instructions. Douay-Rheims Bible For to this end also did I write, that I may know the experiment of you, whether you be obedient in all things. English Revised Version For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye are obedient in all things. GOD'S WORD® Translation I had also written to you to test you. I wanted to see if you would be obedient in every way. Good News Translation 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. International Standard Version I had also written to you to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in every way. Literal Standard Version for this also I wrote, that I might know your proof, whether you are obedient in regard to all things. Majority Standard Bible My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything. New American Bible For this is why I wrote, to know your proven character, whether you were obedient in everything. NET Bible For this reason also I wrote you: to test you to see if you are obedient in everything. New Revised Standard Version I wrote for this reason: to test you and to know whether you are obedient in everything. New Heart English Bible For to this end I also wrote, that I might know the proof of you, whether you are obedient in all things. Webster's Bible Translation For to this end also I wrote, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye are obedient in all things. Weymouth New Testament 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. 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. 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Reaffirm Your Love…8Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him. 9My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything. 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,… Cross References 2 Corinthians 2:3 I wrote as I did so that on my arrival I would not be saddened by those who ought to make me rejoice. I had confidence in all of you, that you would share my joy. 2 Corinthians 2:4 For through many tears I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart, not to grieve you but to let you know how much I love you. 2 Corinthians 2:8 Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him. 2 Corinthians 7:12 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. 2 Corinthians 7:15 And his affection for you is even greater when he remembers that you were all obedient as you welcomed him with fear and trembling. 2 Corinthians 8:2 In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. 2 Corinthians 10:6 And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, as soon as your obedience is complete. Treasury of Scripture For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether you be obedient in all things. that. 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… 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. 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. whether. 2 Corinthians 7:15 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 10:6 And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. 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. Jump to Previous Desire Discover End Experience Letter Obedient Object Orders Prepared Proof Putting Reason Regard Respect Stand Test View Whether Write Writing Written WroteJump to Next Desire Discover End Experience Letter Obedient Object Orders Prepared Proof Putting Reason Regard Respect Stand Test View Whether Write Writing Written Wrote2 Corinthians 2 1. Having shown the reason why he came not to them,6. he requires them to forgive and to comfort that excommunicated person, 10. even as he himself upon true repentance had forgiven him; 12. declaring why he departed from Troas to Macedonia, 14. and the happy success which God gave to his preaching in all places. (9) For to this end also did I write . . .--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 1Corinthians 5:3-7, 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.Verse 9. - For to this end also did I write. This is another reason which he gives for the severe tone of his First Epistle. It was written (1) to avoid the necessity for a painful visit (ver. 3); (2) to show his special love for them (ver. 4); and (3) to test their obedience. The proof of you. Your proved faithfulness (2 Corinthians 8:2; 2 Corinthians 9:13; 2 Corinthians 13:3; Romans 5:4); your capacity to stand a test. Greek {My} purposeΕἰς (Eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. in writing [you] ἔγραψα (egrapsa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1125: A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe. [was] to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. see γνῶ (gnō) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1097: A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. if εἰ (ei) Conjunction Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. you ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. would stand the test δοκιμὴν (dokimēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1382: A trial, proof; tried, approved character. From the same as dokimos; test; by implication, trustiness. [and] ἐστε (este) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. be obedient ὑπήκοοί (hypēkooi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 5255: Listening to, obedient, submissive. From hupakouo; attentively listening, i.e. submissive. in εἰς (eis) Preposition Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. everything. πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. Links 2 Corinthians 2:9 NIV2 Corinthians 2:9 NLT 2 Corinthians 2:9 ESV 2 Corinthians 2:9 NASB 2 Corinthians 2:9 KJV 2 Corinthians 2:9 BibleApps.com 2 Corinthians 2:9 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 2:9 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 2:9 French Bible 2 Corinthians 2:9 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 2:9 For to this end I also wrote (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) |