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, however, it is time to forgive and comfort him. Otherwise he may be overcome by discouragement. 8So I urge you now to reaffirm your love for him. I wrote to you as I did to test you and see if you would fully comply with my instructions. 10When you forgive this man, I forgive him, too. And when I forgive whatever needs to be forgiven, I do so with Christ’s authority for your benefit, 11so that Satan will not outsmart us. For we are familiar with his evil 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 7:12My purpose, then, was not to write about who did the wrong or who was wronged. I wrote to you so that in the sight of God you could see for yourselves how loyal you are to us.
• 2 Corinthians 8:24So show them your love, and prove to all the churches that our boasting about you is justified.
• Exodus 16:4Then the Lord said to Moses, “Look, I’m going to rain down food from heaven for you. Each day the people can go out and pick up as much food as they need for that day. I will test them in this to see whether or not they will follow my instructions.
• Deuteronomy 8:2Remember how the Lord your God led you through the wilderness for these forty years, humbling you and testing you to prove your character, and to find out whether or not you would obey his commands.
• Deuteronomy 13:3do not listen to them. The Lord your God is testing you to see if you truly love him with all your heart and soul.
• Philippians 2:22But you know how Timothy has proved himself. Like a son with his father, he has served with me in preaching the Good News.
• 2 Corinthians 7:15Now he cares for you more than ever when he remembers the way all of you obeyed him and welcomed him with such fear and deep respect.
• 2 Corinthians 10:6And after you have become fully obedient, we will punish everyone who remains disobedient.
• Philippians 2:12Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:14Take note of those who refuse to obey what we say in this letter. Stay away from them so they will be ashamed.
• Philemon 1:21I am confident as I write this letter that you will do what I ask and even more!

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