2 Corinthians 2:9

In 9 translations

BSB

My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.

KJV

For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.

WEB

For to this end I also wrote, that I might know the proof of you, whether you are obedient in all things.

ASV

For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye are obedient in all things.

LSV

for this also I wrote, that I might know your proof, whether you are obedient in regard to all things.

YLT

for, for this also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether in regard to all things ye are obedient.

DBY

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.

DRC

For to this end also did I write, that I may know the experiment of you, whether you be obedient in all things.

GNV

For this cause also did I write, that I might knowe the proofe of you, whether yee would be obedient in all things.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

εἰς τοῦτο γὰρ καὶ ἔγραψα ἵνα γνῶ τὴν δοκιμὴν ὑμῶν, εἰ εἰς πάντα ὑπήκοοί ἐστε.

RP2018

Εἰς τοῦτο γὰρ καὶ ἔγραψα, ἵνα γνῶ τὴν δοκιμὴν ὑμῶν, εἰ εἰς πάντα ὑπήκοοί ἐστε.

TR-Boyd

Εἰς τοῦτο γὰρ καὶ ἔγραψα, ἵνα γνῶ τὴν δοκιμὴν ὑμῶν, εἰ εἰς πάντα ὑπήκοοί ἐστε.

SCR1894

εις τουτο γαρ και εγραψα ινα γνω την δοκιμην υμων ει εις παντα υπηκοοι εστε

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• 2 Corinthians 10:6And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, as soon as your obedience is complete.
• Philemon 1:21Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.
• 2 Corinthians 7:12–15So even though I wrote to you, it was not on account of the one who did wrong or the one who was harmed, but rather that your earnestness on our behalf would be made clear to you in the sight of God. On account of…
• Philippians 2:22But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.
• 2 Corinthians 8:24In full view of the churches, then, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you.
• Deuteronomy 13:3you must not listen to the words of that prophet or dreamer. For the LORD your God is testing you to find out whether you love Him with all your heart and with all your soul.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:14Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.
• Deuteronomy 8:2Remember that these forty years the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments.
• Deuteronomy 8:16He fed you in the wilderness with manna that your fathers had not known, in order to humble you and test you, so that in the end He might cause you to prosper.
• Exodus 16:4Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. Each day the people are to go out and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test whether or not they will follow My instructions.
• Philippians 2:12Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

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