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 that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
• 2 Tim 4:18And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
• Phil 1:9–11And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;
• 2 Tim 2:15Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
• 1 Tim 2:2For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
• Phil 4:8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
• 2 Cor 6:8–9By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true;
• 1 Th 5:23And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
• Rom 13:13Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.
• 2 Cor 8:21Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
• Rom 12:17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
• 2 Cor 10:18For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
• 1 Cor 4:9–13For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men.
• John 17:15I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.
• 2 Cor 6:4But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
• Rom 16:10Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus’ household.
• 2 Cor 13:9For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.
• 1 Cor 11:19For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.
• 2 Cor 10:10For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.
• 1 Pet 2:12Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
• Matt 6:13And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
• 1 Chr 4:10And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.

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