2 Corinthians 13:7

New Testament • 8 words with Strong's data

"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."

Word-by-Word Analysis

Now I

פָּלַל

pâlal

H6419

to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray

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to

אֱלֹהִים

ʼĕlôhîym

H430

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of...

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that ye do no

רַע

raʻ

H7451

bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

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not that we should

רָאָה

râʼâh

H7200

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

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δόκιμος

dókimos

G1384

properly, acceptable (current after assayal), i.e. approved

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but that ye should do that which is

אָשַׁר

ʼâshar

H833

to be straight (used in the widest sense, especially to be level, right, happy); figuratively, to go forward, be honest, proper

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כִּי

kîy

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

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we be as

מָאַס

mâʼaç

H3988

to spurn; also (intransitively) to disappear

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Key Terms in This Verse

reprobates H3988

מָאַס mâʼaç

to spurn; also (intransitively) to disappear

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honest H833

אָשַׁר ʼâshar

to be straight (used in the widest sense, especially to be level, right, happy); figuratively, to go forward, be honest, proper

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approved G1384

δόκιμος dókimos

properly, acceptable (current after assayal), i.e. approved

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appear H7200

רָאָה râʼâh

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

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though H3588

כִּי kîy

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

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pray H6419

פָּלַל pâlal

to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray

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evil H7451

רַע raʻ

bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

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God H430

אֱלֹהִים ʼĕlôhîym

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a supe...

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Cross References

James 1:12 cross-reference

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

2 Timothy 2:15 cross-reference

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

1 Thessalonians 5:23 cross-reference

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 4:18 cross-reference

And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Philippians 4:8 cross-reference

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report;...

1 Timothy 2:2 cross-reference

For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

2 Corinthians 10:18 cross-reference

For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

Romans 16:10 cross-reference

Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus’ household.

2 Corinthians 8:21 cross-reference

Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

Romans 12:17 cross-reference

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Matthew 6:13 cross-reference

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

1 Peter 2:12 cross-reference

Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

2 Corinthians 6:4 cross-reference

But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

Romans 13:13 cross-reference

Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.

2 Corinthians 13:9 cross-reference

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

2 Corinthians 10:10 cross-reference

For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.

1 Corinthians 11:19 cross-reference

For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.

John 17:15 cross-reference

I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.

1 Chronicles 4:10 cross-reference

And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may ...

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