2 Corinthians 13:7-9

New International Version

⁷Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not so that people will see that we have stood the test but so that you will do what is right even though we may seem to have failed. ⁸For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth. ⁹We are glad whenever we are weak^(A) but you are strong;^(B) and our prayer is that you may be fully restored.^(C)

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2 Corinthians 13:7-9

King James Version

⁷Now 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.

⁸For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.

⁹For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.

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2 Corinthians 13:7-9

New King James Version

Paul Prefers Gentleness

⁷Now ^[a]I pray to God that you do no evil, not that we should appear approved, but that you should do what is honorable, though ^(A)we may seem disqualified. ⁸For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. ⁹For we are glad ^(B)when we are weak and you are strong. And this also we pray, ^(C)that you may be made complete.