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2 Corinthians 2:9

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

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

2 Corinthians 2:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Corinthians 2:9

Theological / Devotional

Did I write. See on v. 3.

The proof. Another reason for Paul’s instruction regarding the church offender in his former epistle was his desire to test their obedience and loyalty. Events had now proved them loyal. They had measured up to the test by dealing faithfully with sin in the church. This test, however, was not so much one of obedience to Paul’s authority as to that of Christ. They submitted to Paul as an apostle, a direct representative of Jesus Christ, and as one to whom the Lord said: “He that heareth you heareth me” (Luke 10:16).

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