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. Contemporary English Version I also wrote because I wanted to test you and find out if you would follow my instructions. 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. Majority Standard Bible My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything. NET Bible For this reason also I wrote you: to test you to see if 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor this also I wrote, that I might know your proof, whether you are obedient in regard to all things. 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. 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. Smith's Literal Translation For, for this I also wrote, that I might know the proof of you, if ye are obedient for all things. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor to this end also did I write, that I may know the experiment of you, whether you be obedient in all things. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. New American Bible For this is why I wrote, to know your proven character, whether you were obedient in everything. New Revised Standard Version I wrote for this reason: to test you and to know whether you are obedient in everything. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor that is why I wrote you, that I might know by your word whether you 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. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor I wrote to you for this purpose also, that I might have a sure proof from you, whether you are obedient in all things. Godbey New Testament for unto this also I wrote, in order that I may know your approval, if you are obedient in all things. Haweis New Testament For to this end also have I written, that I may know by this proof of you if ye are obedient in all things. Mace New Testament for this was one view I had in writing, to have this trial of you, whether you are intirely obedient. 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. Worrell New Testament For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye are obedient in all things. Worsley New Testament For to this end also did I write, that I might have proof of you, whether ye are obedient in all things. 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 1 Corinthians 5:3-5 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. 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 8:22 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. 2 Corinthians 10:6 And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, as soon as your obedience is complete. 1 Corinthians 4:17 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. 1 Corinthians 11:19 And indeed, there must be differences among you to show which of you are approved. Philippians 2:22 But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel. 1 Thessalonians 2:4 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. Hebrews 13:17 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. 1 Peter 1:7 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. Genesis 22:1-2 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.” Exodus 16:4 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. Deuteronomy 8:2 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. Judges 2:22 In this way I will test whether Israel will keep the way of the LORD by walking in it as their fathers did.” 1 Kings 10:1 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. 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. My purpose in writing you The Apostle Paul often wrote with clear intent and purpose, guided by the Holy Spirit. The Greek word for "purpose" here is "σκοπός" (skopos), which implies a goal or aim. Paul’s letters were not casual correspondences but were divinely inspired communications meant to instruct, correct, and encourage the early church. His purpose was to ensure that the Corinthians were aligned with the teachings of Christ and the apostles, reflecting the seriousness with which he approached his apostolic mission. was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything (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. 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