Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Therefore I urge you to reinstate him in your affections and reaffirm your
Cross References
2 Corinthians 10:6
being ready to punish every act of disobedience, when your own obedience [as a church] is complete.
Philippians 2:22
But you know of Timothy’s tested worth and his proven character, that he has served with me to advance the gospel like a son serving with his father.
Exodus 16:4
Then the Lord said to Moses, “Behold, I will cause bread to rain from heaven for you; the people shall go out and gather a day’s portion every day, so that I may test them [to determine] whether or not they will walk [obediently] in My instruction (law).
Deuteronomy 8:2
And you shall remember [always] all the ways which the Lord your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart (mind), whether you would keep His commandments or not.
Deuteronomy 8:16
He fed you manna in the wilderness, [a substance] which your fathers did not know, so that He might humble you [by dependence on Him] and that He might test you, to do good [things] for you at the end.
Deuteronomy 13:3
you shall not listen to the words of that prophet or that dreamer of dreams; for the Lord your God is testing you to know whether you love the Lord your God with all your heart and mind and all your soul [your entire being].
2 Corinthians 7:12-15
So even though I wrote to you [as I did], it was not for the sake of the offender nor for the sake of the one offended, but in order to make evident to you before God how earnestly you do care for us [and your willingness to accept our authority].
2 Corinthians 8:24
Therefore, show these men, in the sight of the churches, the proof of your love and our reason for being proud of you.
Philippians 2:12
So then, my dear ones, just as you have always obeyed [my instructions with enthusiasm], not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation [that is, cultivate it, bring it to full effect, actively pursue spiritual maturity] with awe-inspired fear and trembling [using serious caution and critical self-evaluation to avoid anything that might offend God or discredit the name of Christ].
2 Thessalonians 3:14
Now if anyone [in the church] does not obey what we say in this letter, take special note of that person and do not associate with him, so that he will be ashamed and repent.