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

7so that on the contrary you should rather forgive and comfort him, otherwise such a one might be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. 8Wherefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him. For to this end also I wrote, so that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things. 10But one whom you forgive anything, I forgive also; for indeed what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, I did it for your sakes in the presence of Christ, 11so that no advantage would be taken of us by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his schemes.

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

• For to thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• end alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• I wroteγράφωgraphō · to writeG1125
• soἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• putγινώσκωginōskō · to knowG1097
• you to the testδοκιμήdokimē · testG1382
• whetherεἰei · ifG1487
• obedientὑπήκοοςhupēkoos · obedientG5255
• in allπᾶςpas · allG3956

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 2:9

• 2 Corinthians 7:12So although I wrote to you, it was not for the sake of the offender nor for the sake of the one offended, but that your earnestness on our behalf might be made known to you in the sight of God.
• 2 Corinthians 8:24Therefore openly before the churches, show them the proof of your love and of our reason for boasting about you.
• Exodus 16:4Then the Lord said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a day’s portion every day, that I may test them, whether or not they will walk in My instruction.
• Deuteronomy 8:2You shall remember all the way which the Lord your God has led you in the wilderness these forty years, that He might humble you, testing you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not.
• Deuteronomy 13:3you shall not listen to the words of that prophet or that dreamer of dreams; for the Lord your God is testing you to find out if you love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul.
• Philippians 2:22But you know of his proven worth, that he served with me in the furtherance of the gospel like a child serving his father.
• 2 Corinthians 7:15His affection abounds all the more toward you, as he remembers the obedience of you all, how you received him with fear and trembling.
• 2 Corinthians 10:6and we are ready to punish all disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete.
• Philippians 2:12So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling;
• 2 Thessalonians 3:14If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take special note of that person and do not associate with him, so that he will be put to shame.
• Philemon 1:21Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, since I know that you will do even more than what I say.

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