2 Corinthians 13:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 13:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 13:7 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "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, th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 13:7 — KJV
“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.”
— 2 Corinthians 13:7 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 13:7 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 13:7
“And Jacob said, Nay, I pray thee, if now I have found grace in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and thou wast pleased with me.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 13:7: now, pray, god
“So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto thee evil: and now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God of thy father. And Joseph wept when they spake unto him.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 13:7: now, pray, god
“And David said unto God, Is it not I that commanded the people to be numbered? even I it is that have sinned and done evil indeed; but as for these sheep, what have they done? let thine hand, I pray thee, O LORD my God, be on me, and on my father's house; but not on thy people, that they should be plagued.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 13:7: pray, god, evil
“Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his days be prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him:”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 13:7: now, god, evil
“And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 13:7: god, should, appear
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