2 Corinthians 13:7

Paul prays they will do no evil, not to prove his own approval but for the sake of their genuine goodness, even if he should appear discredited. It matters because he values their holiness above his own reputation.

Cross-references · 22

• Jas 1:12Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
• 2 Tim 4:18And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
• Phil 1:9–11And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,
• 2 Tim 2:15Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
• 1 Tim 2:2for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.
• Phil 4:8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
• 2 Cor 6:8–9through glory and dishonor, slander and praise; viewed as imposters, yet genuine;
• 1 Th 5:23Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
• Rom 13:13Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.
• 2 Cor 8:21For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.
• Rom 12:17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.
• 2 Cor 10:18For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
• 1 Cor 4:9–13For it seems to me that God has displayed us apostles at the end of the procession, like prisoners appointed for death. We have become a spectacle to the whole world, to angels as well as to men.
• John 17:15I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one.
• 2 Cor 6:4Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;
• Rom 16:10Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the household of Aristobulus.
• 2 Cor 13:9In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.
• 1 Cor 11:19And indeed, there must be differences among you to show which of you are approved.
• 2 Cor 10:10For some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is unimpressive, and his speaking is of no account.”
• 1 Pet 2:12Conduct 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.
• Matt 6:13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’
• 1 Chr 4:10And Jabez called out to the God of Israel, “If only You would bless me and enlarge my territory! May Your hand be with me and keep me from harm, so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted the request of Jabez.

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