2 Corinthians 2:9
“For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.”
2 Corinthians 2:9 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For to this end also did I write, that I may know the experiment of you, whether you be obedient in all things.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye are obedient in all things.
- DARBYDarby
- For to this end also I have written, that I might know, by putting you to the test, if as to everything ye are obedient.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For to this end I also wrote, that I might know the proof of you, whether you are obedient in all things.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- for, for this also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether in regard to all things ye are obedient.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.
Context: 2 Corinthians 2
7So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.
8Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him.
9For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be 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 forgave I it in the person of Christ;
11Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
About 2 Corinthians 2: The Forgiveness of Sin
Paul explains that he had to change his plans to visit Corinth and apologizes for any pain his previous letter may have caused.
Commentary
In 2 Corinthians 2, Paul is addressing the church in Corinth and encouraging them to forgive and restore a man who had sinned against them. He begins by reminding them of the comfort and encouragement they have received from God, and how they should extend that same grace to their fellow brother. He then goes on to explain that the punishment for the man’s sin should be sufficient, and that they should not add to it by withholding forgiveness. Paul then encourages them to forgive and restore the man, so that the church can be unified and the man can be restored to fellowship.