2 Corinthians 13:7

5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Can’t you see for yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you actually fail the test?

6 And I hope you will realize that we have not failed the test.

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.

8 For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth.

9 In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
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.
KJV
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.
WEB
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.
ASV
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.
DARBY
But we pray to God that ye may do nothing evil; not that *we* may appear approved, but that *ye* may do what is right, and *we* be as reprobates.
BLB
Now we pray to God [for] you⁺ to do nothing wrong, not that we might appear approved, but that you⁺ may do what [is] right, though we might appear as unapproved.
ÅB
Dog ber vi til Gud at dere ikke må gjøre noe ondt, ikke for at vi skal vise oss å holde prøve, men for at dere må gjøre det gode, vi derimot være som de som ikke holder prøve;
OTB
Nå ber vi til Gud om at dere ikke gjør noe galt; ikke for at vi skal fremstå som om vi har bestått prøven, men at dere skal gjøre det som er rett, selv om vi kan fremstå som om vi har feilet.
B1930
Dog beder vi til Gud at I ikke må gjøre noget ondt, ikke forat vi skal vise oss å holde prøve, men forat I må gjøre det gode, vi derimot være som de som ikke holder prøve;

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • James 1:12

    Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

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  • 2 Timothy 2:15

    Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.

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  • 1 Timothy 2:2

    for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.

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  • 2 Timothy 4:18

    And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

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  • Philippians 4:8

    Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

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  • 1 Thessalonians 5:23

    Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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  • Philippians 1:9–11

    And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,

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  • 2 Corinthians 6:8–9

    through glory and dishonor, slander and praise; viewed as imposters, yet genuine;

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