What does 2 Corinthians 13:7 mean?

2 Corinthians 13:7 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply 2 Corinthians 13:7 today?

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2 Corinthians 13:7 Meaning

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.

Context Explained

5Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?

6But I trust that ye shall know that we are not reprobates.

7Now 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.

8For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.

9For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.

Key Themes

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Source: 2 Corinthians 13:7