- Bible
- 2 Corinthians
- Chapter 13
- Verse 7
2 Corinthians 13:7
“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.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Now l pray to God,.... A strong mark of the apostle's affection for them. For though they used him so ill, he took every…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Now I pray to God that ye do no evil - I earnestly desire that you may do right, and only right; and I beseech God that…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
I pray to God that ye do no evil - That ye do not persist in that course which will oblige me to use the power of…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Corinthians 13:7-10
Here we have,
I. The apostle's prayer to God on the behalf of the Corinthians, that they might do no evil, Co2 13:7.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Now I pray to God that ye do no evil St Paul's whole heart is set upon the desire that the power of Christ which dwells…
Cross References
Related passages throughout Scripture
James 1:12Philippians 1:92 Timothy 4:18Philippians 4:82 Corinthians 6:81 Thessalonians 5:232 Timothy 2:151 Timothy 2:21 Corinthians 4:9Romans 13:13Romans 12:172 Corinthians 10:10Romans 16:101 Peter 2:122 Corinthians 13:91 Corinthians 11:192 Corinthians 8:212 Corinthians 10:182 Corinthians 6:4John 17:15