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
פָּלַל
pâlal
to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
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...
רַע
raʻ
bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
רָאָה
râʼâh
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
δόκιμος
dókimos
properly, acceptable (current after assayal), i.e. approved
אָשַׁר
ʼâshar
to be straight (used in the widest sense, especially to be level, right, happy); figuratively, to go forward, be honest, proper
כִּי
kîy
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
מָאַס
mâʼaç
to spurn; also (intransitively) to disappear
Key Terms in This Verse
אָשַׁר ʼâshar
to be straight (used in the widest sense, especially to be level, right, happy); figuratively, to go forward, be honest, proper
Study H833 →δόκιμος dókimos
properly, acceptable (current after assayal), i.e. approved
Study G1384 →רָאָה râʼâh
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
Study H7200 →כִּי kîy
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Study H3588 →פָּלַל pâlal
to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
Study H6419 →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...
Study H430 →Cross References
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.
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
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.
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.
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;...
For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus’ household.
Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
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.
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.
But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.
For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.
For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.
For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.
I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil.
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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