Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible For to this end also I wrote, so that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things. 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. Darby Bible Translation For to this end also I have written, that I might know, by putting you to the test, if as to everything ye are obedient. 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. 2 Corinthians 2:9 Parallel Commentary Barnes' Notes on the BibleFor to this end also did I write - The apostle did not say that this was the only purpose of his writing, to induce them to excommunicate the offender. He does not say that he wished in an arbitrary manner to test their willingness to obey him, or to induce them to do a thing in itself wrong, in order to try their obedience. But the meaning is this: This was the main reason why he wrote to them, rather than to come personally among them. The thing ought to have been done; the offender ought to be punished; and Paul says that he adopted the method of writing to them rather than of coming among them in person, in order to give them an opportunity to show whether they were disposed to be obedient. And the sense is, "You may now forgive him. He has not only been sufficiently punished, and he has not only evinced suitable penitence, but also another object which I had in view has been accomplished. I desired to see whether you were, as a church, disposed to be obedient. That object, also, has been accomplished. And now, since everything aimed at in the case of discipline has been secured, you may forgive him, and should, without hesitation, again receive him to the bosom of the church." 2 Corinthians 2:9 Parallel Commentaries Library Since These Things are So, Because it were Too Long to Treat Thoroughly Of...35. Since these things are so, because it were too long to treat thoroughly of all that in that "Pound" [2458] of Dictinius are set down as precedents of lying, meet to be imitated, it seemeth to me that this is the rule to which not only these, but whatever such there be, must be reduced. Namely, either what is believed to be a lie must be shown not to be such; whether it be where a truth is left untold, and yet no falsehood told; or where a true signification willeth one thing to be understood … St. Augustine—Against Lying On the Study of the Evidences of Christianity. Letter cxx. To Hedibia. And for Your Fearlessness against them Hold this Sure Sign -- Whenever There Is... Cross References 2 Corinthians 2:3 This is the very thing I wrote you, so that when I came, I would not have sorrow from those who ought to make me rejoice; having confidence in you all that my joy would be the joy of you all. 2 Corinthians 2:4 For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote to you with many tears; not so that you would be made sorrowful, but that you might know the love which I have especially for you. 2 Corinthians 2:8 Wherefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him. 2 Corinthians 7:12 So although I wrote to you, it was not for the sake of the offender nor for the sake of the one offended, but that your earnestness on our behalf might be made known to you in the sight of God. 2 Corinthians 7:15 His affection abounds all the more toward you, as he remembers the obedience of you all, how you received him with fear and trembling. 2 Corinthians 8:2 that in a great ordeal of affliction their abundance of joy and their deep poverty overflowed in the wealth of their liberality. 2 Corinthians 10:6 and we are ready to punish all disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete. 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 WroteLinks 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 Bible Apps 2 Corinthians 2:9 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 2:9 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 2:9 French Bible 2 Corinthians 2:9 German Bible 2 Corinthians 2:9 Commentaries Bible Hub |