2 Corinthians 2:9
For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.
In other versions
For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye are obedient in all things.
ASV
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.
BBE
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.
DBY
For to this end I also wrote, that I might know the proof of you, whether you are obedient in all things.
WEB
for, for this also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether in regard to all things ye are obedient.
YLT
In order to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether all of you be obedient in all things.
ENG
For to this end also I wrote, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye are obedient in all things.
WBT
My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.
BSB
In context
7So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.
8Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him.
9For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.
10To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ;
11Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
