2 Corinthians 7:12

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

So even though I wrote to you, it was not for the sake of the one who did the wrong or for the sake of the one who was wronged, but to reveal to you, in the sight of God, your earnestness on our behalf.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Therefore, though I wrote to you, I did not do it for the sake of him who had done the wrong, nor for the sake of him who suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear to you.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    So although {G2532} I wrote unto you, I [wrote] not for his cause that did the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered the wrong, but that your earnest care for us might be made manifest unto you in the sight of God.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    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.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Wherfore though I wrote vnto you I did it not for his cause that did hurte nether for his cause that was hurte: but that oure good mynde whych we have towarde you in the sight of god myght appere vnto you.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Wherfore though I wrote vnto you, yet is it not done for his cause that dyd hurte, nether for his cause that was hurte, but that youre diligence (which ye haue for vs in the sighte of God) mighte be manifest wt you.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Wherefore, though I wrote vnto you, I did not it for his cause that had done the wrong, neither for his cause that had the iniurie, but that our care toward you in the sight of God might appeare vnto you.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Wherefore, though I wrote vnto you, I dyd it not for his cause that had done the hurt, neither for his cause that was hurt: but that your good minde to vswarde myght appeare among you in the syght of God.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ 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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    So although I wrote to you, I wrote not for his cause that did the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered the wrong, but that your earnest care for us might be revealed in you in the sight of God.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    If, then, I also wrote to you -- not for his cause who did wrong, nor for his cause who did suffer wrong, but for our diligence in your behalf being manifested unto you before God --

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    So although I wrote unto you, I `wrote' not for his cause that did the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered the wrong, but that your earnest care for us might be made manifest unto you in the sight of God.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    So although I wrote unto you, I [wrote] not for his cause that did the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered the wrong, but that your earnest care for us might be made manifest unto you in the sight of God.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    So though I sent you a letter, it was not only because of the man who did the wrong, or because of him to whom the wrong was done, but so that your true care for us might be made clear in the eyes of God.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    So although I wrote to you, I wrote not for his cause that did the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered the wrong, but that your earnest care for us might be revealed in you in the sight of God.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    So then, even though I wrote to you, it was not on account of the one who did wrong, or on account of the one who was wronged, but to reveal to you your eagerness on our behalf before God.

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Cor 2:9 : 9 For this reason, I also wrote to you, to test you and see if you are obedient in everything.
  • 2 Cor 2:17 : 17 For we are not like many, peddling the word of God for profit. Instead, with sincerity, as sent from God and in His presence, we speak in Christ.
  • 2 Cor 7:8 : 8 For even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Though I did regret it at first, I see that this letter grieved you, though only for a while.
  • 2 Cor 11:11 : 11 Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!
  • 2 Cor 11:28 : 28 Apart from other things, there is the daily pressure on me of my concern for all the churches.
  • 1 Tim 3:5 : 5 (For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of God’s church?)
  • 1 Cor 5:1-2 : 1 It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and a kind of immorality that is not even found among the Gentiles—a man is sleeping with his father’s wife. 2 And you are proud! Shouldn't you rather have mourned so that the one who has done this would be removed from among you?
  • 2 Cor 2:3-4 : 3 I wrote this very thing to you so that when I came, I would not have sorrow from those who ought to bring me joy. I have confidence in all of you, that my joy is your joy. 4 For out of great distress and anguish of heart, I wrote to you with many tears, not to grieve you but to let you know the love I have for you more abundantly.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 2 Cor 7:11
    78%

    11See what earnestness this godly sorrow has produced in you! What eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what fear, what longing, what zeal, what readiness to see justice done! At every point you have proved yourselves to be pure in this matter.

  • 2 Cor 12:13-14
    2 verses
    78%

    13For in what way were you less favored than the other churches, except that I myself was not a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong!

    14Look, I am ready to come to you for the third time, and I will not be a burden to you. For I do not seek what is yours, but you. For children are not obligated to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.

  • 2 Cor 7:7-9
    3 verses
    77%

    7and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort you had given him. He told us about your deep longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced even more.

    8For even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Though I did regret it at first, I see that this letter grieved you, though only for a while.

    9Now I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because your grief led to repentance. For you were grieved as God intended, so that you would not suffer any loss from us.

  • 2 Cor 2:2-5
    4 verses
    76%

    2For if I grieve you, who then will make me glad but the one who is grieved by me?

    3I wrote this very thing to you so that when I came, I would not have sorrow from those who ought to bring me joy. I have confidence in all of you, that my joy is your joy.

    4For out of great distress and anguish of heart, I wrote to you with many tears, not to grieve you but to let you know the love I have for you more abundantly.

    5Now if anyone has caused sorrow, they have not grieved me alone but to some degree—not to overburden you—they have grieved all of you.

  • 2 Cor 7:13-16
    4 verses
    75%

    13Because of this, we have been comforted. And in addition to our own comfort, we rejoiced even more at the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by all of you.

    14For if I have boasted to him about you, I was not put to shame. But just as everything we said to you was true, so our boasting about you to Titus has been found to be true as well.

    15And his affection for you is all the greater when he remembers your obedience, how you received him with fear and trembling.

    16I rejoice that I have complete confidence in you.

  • 2 Cor 7:2-4
    3 verses
    75%

    2Make room for us in your hearts; we have wronged no one, corrupted no one, and exploited no one.

    3I do not say this to condemn you; I have said before that you are in our hearts, to live together and to die together.

    4I have great confidence in you; I take great pride in you. I am filled with comfort; I am overflowing with joy in all our afflictions.

  • 2 Cor 2:7-10
    4 verses
    74%

    7Instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.

    8Therefore, I urge you to reaffirm your love for him.

    9For this reason, I also wrote to you, to test you and see if you are obedient in everything.

    10Anyone you forgive, I also forgive. And what I have forgiven—if I have forgiven anything—it has been for your benefit in the presence of Christ.

  • 2 Cor 12:17-19
    3 verses
    73%

    17Did I take advantage of you through any of those I sent to you?

    18I urged Titus to go, and I sent the brother with him. Did Titus take advantage of you? Did we not walk in the same Spirit and follow the same steps?

    19Again, do you think that we are defending ourselves to you? We are speaking before God in Christ, and all these things, beloved, are for your edification.

  • 2 Cor 5:12
    72%

    12We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to take pride in us, so that you can answer those who take pride in what is seen rather than in what is in the heart.

  • Phlm 1:7-8
    2 verses
    72%

    7For I have great joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, my brother.

    8For this reason, although I have great boldness in Christ to command you to do what is right,

  • 2 Cor 13:10
    72%

    10This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I come, I may not have to be harsh in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not tearing you down.

  • 2 Cor 1:12
    72%

    12For this is our boast: The testimony of our conscience is that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity and godly sincerity, not relying on worldly wisdom but on God's grace.

  • 2 Cor 8:13
    71%

    13Our desire is not for others to be relieved while you are burdened, but for equality.

  • 2 Cor 11:7
    71%

    7Did I commit a sin by humbling myself so that you might be exalted, because I preached the gospel of God to you free of charge?

  • 2 Cor 11:11-12
    2 verses
    71%

    11Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!

    12And I will keep on doing what I am doing, so that I can cut off the opportunity of those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things they boast about.

  • 2 Cor 10:8-9
    2 verses
    71%

    8Even if I boast a little more about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.

    9I do not want to seem as though I am trying to frighten you with my letters.

  • 2 Cor 8:20-21
    2 verses
    71%

    20We are taking this precaution so that no one will criticize us regarding this generous gift we are administering.

    21For we are taking every precaution to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of people.

  • 1 Thess 3:7
    71%

    7For this reason, brothers, in all our distress and affliction, we were comforted about you through your faith.

  • 2 Cor 8:24
    71%

    24Therefore, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our pride in you, so that the churches can see it.

  • Phlm 1:18
    70%

    18If he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge that to my account.

  • 1 Cor 6:7
    70%

    7The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means you have been completely defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?

  • Gal 5:10
    70%

    10I am confident in the Lord that you will think no other way. The one who is troubling you will bear the judgment, whoever he may be.

  • 2 Cor 1:23
    70%

    23I call God as my witness and stake my life on it: it was to spare you that I did not return to Corinth.

  • 2 Cor 9:1
    70%

    1Indeed, concerning the ministry to the saints, it is unnecessary for me to write to you.

  • 2 Cor 13:7
    70%

    7We pray to God that you may not do anything wrong—not so that we may appear approved, but so that you may do what is right, even if we may seem to have failed.

  • 2 Cor 8:8
    70%

    8I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others.

  • Phil 1:7
    70%

    7It is right for me to think this way about you all, because I have you in my heart; whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, you all share in God’s grace with me.

  • Phil 4:10
    70%

    10I greatly rejoiced in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you lacked the opportunity to show it.

  • 2 Thess 3:9
    70%

    9It was not that we lack the right to receive support, but we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate.

  • 2 Cor 8:16
    69%

    16Thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same concern I have for you.