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 ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such an one should be swallowed up with too much sorrow. 8Therefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him. For to this end also I wrote, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye are obedient in all things. 10To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes I forgave it in the person of Christ; 11Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.

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

• Forγάρgar · forG1063
• toεἰςeis · towardG1519
• endτοῦτοtouto · thatG5124
• alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• wroteγράφωgraphō · to writeG1125
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• knowγινώσκωginōskō · to knowG1097
• proofδοκιμήdokimē · testG1382
• youὑμῶνhumōn · of youG5216
• whetherεἰei · ifG1487
• areἐστέeste · you areG2075
• obedientὑπήκοοςhupēkoos · obedientG5255
• thingsπᾶςpas · allG3956

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 2:9

• 2 Corinthians 7:12Therefore, though I wrote to you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear to you.
• 2 Corinthians 8:24Therefore show ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.
• Exodus 16:4Then said the LORD to Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may test them, whether they will walk in my law, or not.
• Deuteronomy 8:2And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God hath led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to test thee, to know what was in thy heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or not.
• Deuteronomy 13:3Thou shalt not hearken to the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for the LORD your God testeth you, to know whether ye love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul.
• Philippians 2:22But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.
• 2 Corinthians 7:15And his affection is more abundant toward you, while he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.
• 2 Corinthians 10:6And having in a readiness to punish all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.
• Philippians 2:12Therefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:14And if any man obeyeth not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.
• Philemon 1:21Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote to thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than 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