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◄ 2 Corinthians 13:7►
New International Version
Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not so that people will see that we have stood the test but so that you will do what is right even though we may seem to have failed.

New Living Translation
We pray to God that you will not do what is wrong by refusing our correction. I hope we won’t need to demonstrate our authority when we arrive. Do the right thing before we come—even if that makes it look like we have failed to demonstrate our authority.

English Standard Version
But we pray to God that you may not do wrong—not that we may appear to have met the test, but that you may do what is right, though we may seem to have failed.

Berean Standard Bible
Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not that we will appear to have stood the test, but that you will do what is right, even if we appear to have failed.

Berean Literal Bible
Now I pray to God for you to do nothing wrong. Not that we might appear approved, but that you may do whatis right, though we might appear as unapproved.

King James Bible
Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates.

New King James Version
Now I pray to God that you do no evil, not that we should appear approved, but that you should do what is honorable, though we may seem disqualified.

New American Standard Bible
Now we pray to God that you do nothing wrong; not so that we ourselves may appear approved, but that you may do what is right, though we may appear unapproved.

NASB 1995
Now we pray to God that you do no wrong; not that we ourselves may appear approved, but that you may do what is right, even though we may appear unapproved.

NASB 1977
Now we pray to God that you do no wrong; not that we ourselves may appear approved, but that you may do what is right, even though we should appear unapproved.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now we pray to God that you do no wrong, not that we ourselves may appear approved, but that you may do what is right, even though we may appear unapproved.

Amplified Bible
But I pray to God that you may do nothing wrong. Not so that we [and our teaching] may appear to be approved, but that you may continue doing what is right, even though we [by comparison] may seem to have failed.

Christian Standard Bible
But we pray to God that you do nothing wrong—not that we may appear to pass the test, but that you may do what is right, even though we may appear to fail.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now we pray to God that you do nothing wrong—not that we may appear to pass the test, but that you may do what is right, even though we may appear to fail.

American Standard Version
Now we pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we may appear approved, but that ye may do that which is honorable, though we be as reprobate.

Contemporary English Version
We pray you will stop doing evil things. We don't pray like this to make ourselves look good, but to get you to do right, even if we are failures.

English Revised Version
Now we pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we may appear approved, but that ye may do that which is honourable, though we be as reprobate.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
We pray to God that you won't do anything wrong. It's not that we want to prove that we've passed the test. Rather, we want you to do whatever is right, even if we seem to have failed.

Good News Translation
We pray to God that you will do no wrong--not in order to show that we are a success, but so that you may do what is right, even though we may seem to be failures.

International Standard Version
We pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not to show that we have not failed the test, but so that you may do what is right, even if we seem to have failed.

NET Bible
Now we pray to God that you may not do anything wrong, not so that we may appear to have passed the test, but so that you may do what is right even if we may appear to have failed the test.

New Heart English Bible
Now we pray to God that you do no evil; not that we may appear approved, but that you may do that which is honorable, though we are as reprobate.

Webster's Bible Translation
Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we should be as reprobates.

Weymouth New Testament
And our prayer to God is that you may do nothing wrong; not in order that our sincerity may be demonstrated, but that you may do what is right, even though our sincerity may seem to be doubtful.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Now I pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not that we will appear to have stood the test, but that you will do what is right, even if we appear to have failed.

World English Bible
Now I pray to God that you do no evil; not that we may appear approved, but that you may do that which is honorable, though we may seem to have failed.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and I pray before God that you do no evil, not that we may appear approved, but that you may do that which is right, and we may be as disapproved;

Berean Literal Bible
Now I pray to God for you to do nothing wrong. Not that we might appear approved, but that you may do whatis right, though we might appear as unapproved.

Young's Literal Translation
and I pray before God that ye do no evil, not that we may appear approved, but that ye may do that which is right, and we may be as disapproved;

Smith's Literal Translation
And I pray to God that ye do nothing evil; not that we appear tried, but that ye do good, and we be as untried.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now we pray God, that you may do no evil, not that we may appear approved, but that you may do that which is good, and that we may be as reprobates.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now we pray to God that you shall do nothing evil, not so that we may seem to be approved, but so that you may do what is good, even if we seem like reprobates.

New American Bible
But we pray to God that you may not do evil, not that we may appear to have passed the test but that you may do what is right, even though we may seem to have failed.

New Revised Standard Version
But we pray to God that you may not do anything wrong—not that we may appear to have met the test, but that you may do what is right, though we may seem to have failed.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And I pray to God that our investigation will find nothing wrong with you; but that you may be found doing good things, even though we may appear as though we were rejected.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But I ask of God that nothing evil shall be in you, so that our proofs may appear, but that you would be doing good, and we may be as if worthless.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Yet I pray to God that you may do no evil; not that we may appear as having proof, but that you may do what is good, though we be as without proof.

Godbey New Testament
But we are praying unto God, that he may do you no evil, not in order that we may appear approved, but that you may do that which is good, and we may be as disapproved.

Haweis New Testament
Now I pray unto God that ye do no evil, not that we should appear approved, but that you may do that which is laudable, though we should be as reprobates.

Mace New Testament
now I pray God that I may not punish you; not that I may show you my proofs to your cost, but that by your acting honestly, I may be as if I had no proofs:

Weymouth New Testament
And our prayer to God is that you may do nothing wrong; not in order that our sincerity may be demonstrated, but that you may do what is right, even though our sincerity may seem to be doubtful.

Worrell New Testament
Now we pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we may appear approved, but that ye may do what is honorable, though we be rejected.

Worsley New Testament
I pray to God that ye may do no evil:and not that we may appearto be approvedby your punishment, but that ye may do that which is good, though we should seem to be disapproved.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Examine Yourselves
…6And I hope you will realize that we have not failed the test.7Nowwe praytoGodthat youwill not doanythingwrong—notthatwewill appearto have stood the test,butthatyouwill dowhat isright,even ifweappeartohave failed.8For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth.…

Cross References
1 Corinthians 10:31
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.

Philippians 1:9-11
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, / so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, / filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

Romans 12:2
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

1 Thessalonians 5:21-22
but test all things. Hold fast to what is good. / Abstain from every form of evil.

Ephesians 5:8-10
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, / for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. / Test and prove what pleases the Lord.

Galatians 6:9
Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

1 Peter 2:12
Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.

Colossians 1:10
so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,

James 4:17
Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin.

Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Romans 14:19
So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

1 John 3:18
Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.

Hebrews 13:21
equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Titus 2:7-8
In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity, / and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

Micah 6:8
He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?


Treasury of Scripture

Now I pray to God that you do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that you should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates.

I pray.

2 Corinthians 13:9
For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish,even your perfection.

1 Chronicles 4:10
And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keepme from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.

Matthew 6:13
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

approved.

2 Corinthians 6:4
But in allthings approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

2 Corinthians 10:18
For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

Romans 16:10
Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus'household.

honest.

2 Corinthians 8:21
Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

Romans 12:17
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Romans 13:13
Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.

as reprobates.

2 Corinthians 6:8,9
By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, andyet true; …

2 Corinthians 10:10
Forhis letters, say they,are weighty and powerful; buthis bodily presenceis weak, andhis speech contemptible.

1 Corinthians 4:9-13
For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men…

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2 Corinthians 13
1.Paul threatens severity, and the power of his apostleship, against obstinate sinners.
5.And, advising them to a trial of their faith,
7.and to a reformation of their sins before his coming,
11.he concludes his epistle with a general exhortation and a prayer.














Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong
Paul's prayer for the Corinthians reflects his pastoral concern for their spiritual well-being. The emphasis on not doing wrong aligns with the biblical call to holiness and righteousness, as seen in passages like1 Peter 1:15-16. The context of Corinth, a city known for its moral challenges, underscores the importance of this exhortation. Paul's appeal is rooted in the desire for the Corinthians to live lives that honor God, avoiding the pitfalls of sin that were prevalent in their culture.

not that we will appear to have stood the test
Paul's concern is not about his own reputation or the validation of his ministry. This reflects a Christ-like humility, as seen inPhilippians 2:3-8, where Jesus is described as taking the form of a servant. Paul's focus is on the spiritual health of the Corinthians rather than his own standing. This attitude is consistent with the biblical principle of selflessness and putting others' needs above one's own, as taught inPhilippians 2:4.

but that you will do what is right
The call to do what is right is a central theme in Christian ethics, echoing the teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). This phrase emphasizes the importance of righteous living as evidence of genuine faith. The historical context of Corinth, with its diverse and often conflicting moral standards, highlights the challenge and necessity of adhering to Christian principles.

even if we appear to have failed
Paul acknowledges the possibility of being misunderstood or judged as failures by human standards. This reflects the biblical theme of God's ways being higher than human ways (Isaiah 55:8-9). The apostle's willingness to be perceived as a failure for the sake of the Corinthians' spiritual growth mirrors the sacrificial love of Christ, who was despised and rejected (Isaiah 53:3). This phrase underscores the idea that true success in ministry is measured by faithfulness to God's call, not by human approval.

Persons / Places / Events
1.Paul the Apostle
The author of 2 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth with pastoral concern and apostolic authority.

2.The Corinthian Church
The recipients of the letter, a diverse and often troubled congregation in the city of Corinth, known for its moral and spiritual challenges.

3.God
The ultimate authority to whom Paul prays, seeking divine intervention and guidance for the Corinthians.

4.Paul's Apostolic Test
The context of Paul defending his apostleship and the authenticity of his ministry to the Corinthians.

5.Moral and Spiritual Integrity
The central theme of the verse, emphasizing the importance of doing what is right in God's eyes.
Teaching Points
Prayer for Righteousness
Paul emphasizes the power of prayer in seeking moral integrity. Believers should regularly pray for themselves and others to act rightly.

Integrity Over Appearance
The focus is on doing what is right, not merely appearing successful. Christians should prioritize genuine righteousness over external validation.

Apostolic Concern
Paul's pastoral heart is evident as he desires the Corinthians' spiritual well-being over his own reputation. Leaders should prioritize the spiritual health of those they serve.

Testing and Authenticity
The verse challenges believers to examine their actions and motives, ensuring they align with God's standards rather than human approval.

Community Accountability
The call to do right is communal, encouraging believers to support one another in living out their faith authentically.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1.What is the meaning of 2 Corinthians 13:7?

2.How can we "do what is right" in our daily lives today?

3.What does 2 Corinthians 13:7 teach about aligning actions with God's will?

4.How does 2 Corinthians 13:7 connect with James 1:22 on being doers?

5.In what ways can we ensure our actions reflect Christ's teachings?

6.How can prayer help us "do what is right" consistently?

7.What does 2 Corinthians 13:7 reveal about the nature of true Christian conduct?

8.How does 2 Corinthians 13:7 challenge believers to examine their actions?

9.In what ways does 2 Corinthians 13:7 emphasize integrity over appearance?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 13?

11.Why do you judge others while ignoring your faults?

12.1 Corinthians 2:7: How can God's hidden 'secret wisdom' be tested or verified using rational inquiry or evidence-based methods?

13.Joshua 13:13 - How could Israel remain unable to drive out certain peoples if God supposedly promised victory, suggesting an inconsistency with divine intervention claims?

14.Who is Jesus Christ?
What Does 2 Corinthians 13:7 Mean
Now we pray to God

• Paul begins with dependence on the Lord; every desire for change in believers must start in prayer (Philippians 4:6;Colossians 1:9).

• His intercession shows pastoral love that echoes Jesus’ high-priestly prayer for His own (John 17:9).

• Prayer links human weakness to divine power, affirming that God alone grants the strength to obey (2 Corinthians 3:5).

that you will not do anything wrong

• The request is specific: freedom from sin in thought, word, and deed (James 4:17).

• “Wrong” involves more than blatant rebellion; it includes subtle compromise that damages testimony (Ephesians 4:30).

• Paul’s goal is the Corinthians’ holiness, matching God’s will for every church (1 Thessalonians 4:7).

not that we will appear to have stood the test

• The apostle clarifies motive: he is not seeking personal vindication or a boost to his reputation (Galatians 1:10).

• “Stood the test” recalls the call for self-examination just a few verses earlier (2 Corinthians 13:5), but Paul refuses to make himself the standard.

• True ministry seeks God’s approval, not human applause (1 Corinthians 4:3–4).

but that you will do what is right

• Positive righteousness is the target—not merely avoiding sin but actively obeying Christ (Romans 12:21).

• Doing “what is right” brings visible fruit that confirms faith (Titus 3:8).

• Such obedience blesses the whole body, for one believer’s integrity strengthens others (Hebrews 10:24).

even if we appear to have failed

• Paul is willing to be misunderstood or deemed ineffective if the Corinthians walk in truth (John 3:30).

• Ministry success is measured by others’ spiritual health, not the leader’s image (Philippians 2:17).

• This self-emptying spirit mirrors Christ, who “made Himself nothing” for the good of His people (Philippians 2:5–8).

summary

Paul’s heart in2 Corinthians 13:7 is a prayerful cry for the Corinthians’ moral purity and active righteousness. His own reputation is secondary; their obedience to Christ is paramount. Genuine ministry points away from the messenger to the Master, gladly fading from view if that will help believers live in holiness.

(7)Now I pray to God that ye do no evil.--The better MSS. give,we pray. The words that follow involve a subtle play of thought and feeling on the two forms of the trial or scrutiny of which he has just spoken. "We pray," he says, "that you may be kept from doing evil. Our purpose in that prayer is not thatwe may gain a reputation as successful workers in your eyes or those of others, but thatyou may do that which is nobly good (may advance from a negative to a positive form of holiness), even though the result of that may be that we no longer put our apostolic supernatural powers into play, and so seem to fail in the trial to which you challenge us." This gives, it is believed, the true underlying thought of the words, and, though the paraphrase is somewhat full, it could not well be expressed in a narrower compass.

Verse 7. -Approved (dokimoi). The opposite of "reprobates."Though we be as reprobates; rather, [Ipray]that ye may do what is excellent, and that we may be as reprobates. This is one of the intense expressions which, likeRomans 9:3, spring from the earnest and passionate unselfishness of St. Paul. His anxiety is for them, not at all for himself.As reprobates;i.e. in the judgment of men (comp.Romans 9:3).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Now
δὲ(de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.

we pray
Εὐχόμεθα(Euchometha)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 2172:To pray, wish. Middle voice of a primary verb; to wish; by implication, to pray to God.

to
πρὸς(pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314:To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

God
Θεὸν(Theon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316:A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

[that] you
ὑμᾶς(hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

will not do
ποιῆσαι(poiēsai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 4160:(a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.

[anything]
μηδέν(mēden)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3367:No one, none, nothing.

wrong—
κακὸν(kakon)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2556:Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious.

not
οὐχ(ouch)
Adverb
Strong's 3756:No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

that
ἵνα(hina)
Conjunction
Strong's 2443:In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

we
ἡμεῖς(hēmeis)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

will appear
φανῶμεν(phanōmen)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 5316:Prolongation for the base of phos; to lighten, i.e. Show.

to have stood the test,
δόκιμοι(dokimoi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1384:Approved, acceptable, tried. From dokeo; properly, acceptable, i.e. Approved.

but
ἀλλ’(all’)
Conjunction
Strong's 235:But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

that
ἵνα(hina)
Conjunction
Strong's 2443:In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

you
ὑμεῖς(hymeis)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

will do
ποιῆτε(poiēte)
Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4160:(a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.

what [is]
τὸ(to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

right,
καλὸν(kalon)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2570:Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous.

even if
δὲ(de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.

we
ἡμεῖς(hēmeis)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

appear
ὦμεν(ōmen)
Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

to
ὡς(hōs)
Adverb
Strong's 5613:Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.

have failed.
ἀδόκιμοι(adokimoi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 96:Failing to pass the test, unapproved, counterfeit. By implication, worthless.


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