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 endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.
• 2 Tim 4:18And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me for his heavenly Kingdom; to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
• Phil 1:9–11This I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;
• 2 Tim 2:15Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.
• 1 Tim 2:2for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.
• Phil 4:8Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.
• 2 Cor 6:8–9by glory and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true;
• 1 Th 5:23May the God of peace himself sanctify you completely. May your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
• Rom 13:13Let us walk properly, as in the day; not in reveling and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and lustful acts, and not in strife and jealousy.
• 2 Cor 8:21Having regard for honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
• Rom 12:17Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.
• 2 Cor 10:18For it isn’t he who commends himself who is approved, but whom the Lord commends.
• 1 Cor 4:9–13For, I think that God has displayed us, the apostles, last of all, like men sentenced to death. For we are made a spectacle to the world, both to angels and men.
• John 17:15I pray not that you would take them from the world, but that you would keep them from the evil one.
• 2 Cor 6:4but in everything commending ourselves, as servants of God, in great endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses,
• Rom 16:10Greet Apelles, the approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus.
• 2 Cor 13:9For we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. And this we also pray for, even your perfecting.
• 1 Cor 11:19For there also must be factions among you, that those who are approved may be revealed among you.
• 2 Cor 10:10For, “His letters”, they say, “are weighty and strong, but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech is despised.”
• 1 Pet 2:12having good behavior among the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.
• Matt 6:13Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.’
• 1 Chr 4:10Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my border! May your hand be with me, and may you keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” God granted him that which he requested.

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