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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.

KJV

εἰς τοῦτο γὰρ καὶ ἔγραψα ἵνα γνῶ τὴν δοκιμὴν ὑμῶν, εἰ εἰς πάντα ὑπήκοοί ἐστε.

Greek NT

Ideo enim et scripsi, ut cognoscam experimentum vestrum, an in omnibus obedientes sitis.

Vulgate

For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye are obedient in all things.

ASV

For to this end also did I write, that I may know the experiment of you, whether you be obedient in all things.

Douay-Rheims

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In the original Greek

14 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

γάρ
gar
conjunction · 1036×
γινώσκω
ginosko
verb · 222×
γράφω
grapho
verb · 192×
δοκιμή
dokime
noun · 8×
εἰ
ei
conditional · 491×
εἰμί
eimi
verb · 2461×
εἰς
eis
preposition · 1769×
καί
kai
conjunction · 8973×
οὗτος
outos
demonstrative · 1380×
πᾶς
pas
adjective · 1226×
ἵνα
ina
conjunction · 665×
o
article · 19778×
ὑμεῖς
umeis
pronoun · 1828×
ὑπήκοος
upekoos
adjective · 3×

Historic Christian voices

3 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

Cross-references

  • 1Cor 5:4 — In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,
  • 2Cor 7:12 — Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you.
  • 2Cor 7:12 — Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you.
  • 2Cor 7:15 — And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.
  • 2Cor 10:6 — And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.
  • 2Cor 10:6 — And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.
  • Phil 2:22 — But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.
  • Phil 2:22 — But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.
  • Phlm 1:21 — Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.
  • Rom 16:10 — Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus’ household.