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2 Corinthians 13:7

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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

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 way and method to do them good; he not only wrote to them, sent the brethren to…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

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 it may be so, whatever may be the result in regard to me, and whatever may be…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

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 Christ, with which I am endued, to punish you. Some apply this prayer to the apostle…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 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. This is the most desirable thing we can ask of God, both for ourselves and for our…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

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 in the Christian body should be displayed in the victory of his converts over…