Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
For, to this end, I also wrote, - that I might know the proof of you, whether, in all things, ye are obedient.
New American Standard Bible
For to this end also
King 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.
Holman Bible
I wrote for this purpose: to test your character
International Standard Version
I had also written to you to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in every way.
A Conservative Version
For I also wrote for this, so that I might know the proof of you, whether ye are obedient in all things.
American 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.
Amplified
For this was my purpose in writing, to see if you would stand the test, whether you are obedient and committed to following my instruction in all things.
An Understandable Version
For this also was my purpose in writing you, that I might test your willingness to obey everything [I required of you].
Anderson New Testament
For I wrote to you for this purpose also, that I might have a sure proof from you, whether you are obedient in all things.
Bible in Basic English
And for the same reason I sent you a letter so that I might be certain of your desire to do my orders in all things.
Common New Testament
For this is why I wrote, that I might test you and know whether you are obedient in everything.
Daniel Mace New Testament
for this was one view I had in writing, to have this trial of you, whether you are intirely obedient.
Darby Translation
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.
Godbey New Testament
for unto this also I wrote, in order that I may know your approval, if you are obedient in all things.
Goodspeed New Testament
For that is why I wrote you??o find out how you would stand the test, and see if you would obey me absolutely.
John Wesley New Testament
For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye were obedient in all things.
Julia Smith Translation
For, for this I also wrote, that I might know the proof of you, if ye are obedient for all things.
King James 2000
For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether you be obedient in all things.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Because for this [reason] also I wrote, in order that I could know your proven character, whether you are obedient in everything.
Modern King James verseion
For to this end I also wrote, that I might know the proof of you, whether you are obedient in all things.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For this cause verily did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye should be obedient in all things.
Moffatt New Testament
For my aim in writing was simply to test you, to see if you were absolutely obedient.
Montgomery New Testament
For this very purpose also I wrote you (before), that I might test you, to see if you were obedient in every respect.
NET Bible
For this reason also I wrote you: to test you to see if you are obedient in everything.
New Heart English Bible
For to this end I also wrote, that I might know the proof of you, whether you are obedient in all things.
Noyes New Testament
For to this end also I wrote, that I might know by putting it to the proof, whether ye are obedient in all things.
Sawyer New Testament
for I wrote for this purpose, that I might know the proof of you, whether you are obedient in all things.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For to this end also have I written, that I may know by this proof of you if ye are obedient in all things.
Twentieth Century New Testament
I had this further object, also, in what I wrote--to ascertain whether you might be relied upon to be obedient in everything.
Webster
For to this end also I wrote, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye are obedient in all things.
Weymouth New Testament
For in writing to you I have also this object in view--to discover by experience whether you are prepared to be obedient in every respect.
Williams New Testament
For this is why I wrote you, to see if you would stand the test, to see if you would be obedient in everything.
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.
Worrell New Testament
For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye are obedient in all things.
Worsley New Testament
For to this end also did I write, that I might have proof of you, whether ye are obedient in all things.
Youngs 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.
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Corinthians 2:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Forgive And Comfort The Offender
8 Wherefore, I beseech you, assure him, of love; 9 For, to this end, I also wrote, - that I might know the proof of you, whether, in all things, ye are obedient. 10 Now, to whom ye forgive anything, I, also; for, I also, what I have forgiven, if, anything, I have forgiven, for your sake, in the person of Christ, have I forgiven it .
Cross References
2 Corinthians 10:6
And when we hold ourselves, in readiness, to avenge all disobedience, as soon as your obedience shall be fulfilled!
Philippians 2:22
But, of the proof of him, be taking note, - that, as child, with father, with me, hath he done service for the glad-message;
Exodus 16:4
Then said Yahweh unto Moses, Behold me! ruining down for you bread out of heaven, - and the people shall go out and gather the portion for a day, on its day, that I may prove them whether they will walk in my law, or not.
Deuteronomy 8:2
So then, thou shalt remember all the way in which Yahweh thy God caused thee to journey these forty years in the desert, - that he might humble time to put thee to the proof to know what was in thy heart, - whether thou wouldest keep his commandments or not.
Deuteronomy 8:16
who fed thee with manna in the desert, which thy fathers had not known, - that he might humble thee, and that he might put thee to the proof, to do thee good in thy hereafter,
Deuteronomy 13:3
thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or unto that dreamer of dreams, - for Yahweh your God, is putting you to the proof, to know whether ye do love Yahweh your God, with all your heart and with all your soul.
2 Corinthians 7:12-15
Hence, if I even wrote unto you, it was not for the sake of him that did the wrong, naynot even for the sake of him that suffered the wrong; but for the sake of your earnestness, which was on our account, being made manifest unto you, before God:-
2 Corinthians 8:24
The proof of your love, therefore, and of our boasting in your behalf, shew ye, unto them, in the face of the assemblies.
Philippians 2:12
So, then, my beloved - even as ye have always obeyed, not asin my presence only, but, now, much more, in my absence, with fear and trembling, your own salvation, be working out;
2 Thessalonians 3:14
And, if anyone be not giving ear unto our word through means of this letter, on this one, set a mark - not to be mixing yourselves up with him, - that he may be reproved;