2 Corinthians 2:9

2 Corinthians 2:9 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.
• New International Version (NIV)Another reason I wrote you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.
• English Standard Version (ESV)For this is why I wrote, that I might test you and know whether you are obedient in everything.
• New King James Version (NKJV)For to this end I also wrote, that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things.

Context of 2 Corinthians 2:9

7Now, you should forgive him. You should comfort him. If you do not do that, he may become too sad. He may not be able to think properly. 8So I tell you this: Please show him that you really do love him. When I wrote that letter to you, I wanted to know what you would do. I wanted to see if you would do everything that I told you. 10When you forgive anyone, I also forgive that person. Whatever bad thing somebody has done, I have Christ's authority to forgive them. And I do it to help you. 11We do not want Satan to win against us. He is very clever. We know how he likes to cause us to have trouble.

2 Corinthians 2:9 word by word

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• Forγάρgar · forG1063
• toεἰςeis · towardG1519
• this endοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• did I writeγράφωgraphō · to writeG1125
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• I might knowγινώσκωginōskō · to knowG1097
• the proofὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the proofδοκιμήdokimē · testG1382
• of youσύsu · youG4771
• whetherεἰei · ifG1487
• ye beεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• obedientὑπήκοοςhupēkoos · obedientG5255
• all thingsπᾶςpas · allG3956

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 2:9

• 2 Corinthians 7:12So why did I write that letter to you? It was not because of the person who did the wrong thing. Nor was it to help the person that he hurt. No. I wrote the letter to show you something about yourselves. I wanted God to show you that you do really love us and you respect us.
• 2 Corinthians 8:24So show these men that you love them. Then all the churches will be sure about you. They will know that we were right to be proud of you.
• Exodus 16:4Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘I will cause bread to fall down from the sky for you like rain. Each day, the people must go out and pick up enough bread for that day. In this way I will test them. I will discover whether they will obey my rules.
• Deuteronomy 8:2Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way across the desert. He took care of you for 40 years. He caused many troubles to come and to test you. He did that to see if you would trust him. He wanted to know whether you would continue to obey his commands.
• Deuteronomy 13:3but do not listen to that prophet's message. The Lord your God is using this person to test your thoughts. He wants to know if you really love him in everything that you think and everything that you do.
• Philippians 2:22But you know what Timothy is like. He has worked with me like a son works to help his father. Together we have taught people God's good news.
• 2 Corinthians 7:15Now, when Titus thinks about you, he loves you even more. He remembers that you were ready to obey him. You respected his authority and you received him into your homes.
• 2 Corinthians 10:6You must show that you are ready to obey completely. Then we will be ready to punish anyone who refuses to obey in any way.
• Philippians 2:12So, my friends, you must continue to obey God. When I was with you, you always obeyed. Now that I am not with you, that is even more important. God has saved you. You must always live in a way which shows that is true. Respect God and obey him. Remember that he is great and powerful.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:14Maybe someone among you will not obey the message that we have written in this letter. Make sure that everyone knows about someone like that. Do not be friends with him, so that he may become ashamed.
• Philemon 1:21I am sure that you will do what I ask. That is why I have written this letter to you. I know that you will do even more than this to help me.

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 2:9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9For to this end also did I write - , I have written this also, the advices and commands which I now give you, that I might know whether ye be obedient in all things.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 9For to this end also did I write - The apostle did not say that this was the only purpose of his writing, to induce them to excommunicate the offender. He does not say that he wished in an arbitrary manner to test their willingness to obey him, or to induce them to do a thing in itself wrong, in order to try their obedience. But the meaning is this: This was the main reason why he wrote to them, rather than to come personally among them. The thing ought…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 5-11Verses 5-11 The apostle desires them to receive the person who had done wrong, again into their communion; for he was aware of his fault, and much afflicted under his punishment. Even sorrow for sin should not unfit for other duties, and drive to despair. Not only was there danger last Satan should get advantage, by tempting the penitent to hard thoughts of God and religion, and so drive him to despair; but against the churches and the ministers of…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5-11These verses result from Paul's earlier visit and the insult he received. After Paul's severe but tearful letter, the church condemned the man's behavior and disciplined him (2:6). The man repented, so now it was time to forgive and comfort him, as Paul had already done.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 99. For--Additional reason why they should restore the offender, namely, as a "proof" of their obedience "in all things"; now in love, as previously in punishing (2Co 2:6), at the apostle's desire. Besides his other reasons for deferring his visit, he had the further view, though, perhaps, unperceived by them, of making an experiment of their fidelity. This accounts for his deferring to give, in his Epistle, the reason for his change of plan (resolved on…Read the comment

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Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings