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 now instead you should rather forgive and comfort him. This will keep him from being overwhelmed by excessive grief to the point of despair. 8Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love for him. For this reason also I wrote you: to test you to see if you are obedient in everything. 10If you forgive anyone for anything, I also forgive him – for indeed what I have forgiven (if I have forgiven anything) I did so for you in the presence of Christ, 11so that we may not be exploited 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

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 then, even though I wrote to you, it was not on account of the one who did wrong, or on account of the one who was wronged, but to reveal to you your eagerness on our behalf before God.
• 2 Corinthians 8:24Therefore show them openly before the churches the proof of your love and of our pride in you.
• Exodus 16:4Then the Lord said to Moses, “I am going to rain bread from heaven for you, and the people will go out and gather the amount for each day, so that I may test them. Will they walk in my law or not?
• Deuteronomy 8:2Remember the whole way by which he has brought you these forty years through the desert so that he might, by humbling you, test you to see if you have it within you to keep his commandments or not.
• Deuteronomy 13:3You must not listen to the words of that prophet or dreamer, for the Lord your God will be testing you to see if you love him with all your mind and being.
• Philippians 2:22But you know his qualifications, that like a son working with his father, he served with me in advancing the gospel.
• 2 Corinthians 7:15And his affection for you is much greater when he remembers the obedience of you all, how you welcomed him with fear and trembling.
• 2 Corinthians 10:6We are also ready to punish every act of disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete.
• Philippians 2:12So then, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence but even more in my absence, continue working out your salvation with awe and reverence,
• 2 Thessalonians 3:14But if anyone does not obey our message through this letter, take note of him and do not associate closely with him, so that he may be ashamed.
• Philemon 1:21Since I was confident that you would obey, I wrote to you, because I knew that you would do even more than what I am asking you to do.

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