2 Corinthians 2:9
King James VersionSource notes
“For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.”
Context
6Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which of many.
7So that contrariwise ye rather to forgive and comfort lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.
8Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm 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 also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave for your sakes in the person of Christ;
11Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
12Furthermore, when I came to Troas to Christ’s gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord,