2 Corinthians 13:5

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2 Corinthians 13:3–7 · Berean Standard Bible

3 since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you, but is powerful among you.

4 For He was indeed crucified in weakness, yet He lives by God’s power. And though we are weak in Him, yet by God’s power we will live with Him to serve you.

5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Can’t you see for yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you actually fail the test?

6 And I hope you will realize that we have not failed the test.

7 Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not that we will appear to have stood the test, but that you will do what is right, even if we appear to have failed.

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Haggai 1:5

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1 John 3:21

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Revelation 3:2

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Revelation 3:3

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rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

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This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sternly, so that they will be sound in the faith

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1 Peter 5:9

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1 Corinthians 6:15

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1 Corinthians 6:19

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1 Corinthians 9:24

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Galatians 2:20

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Galatians 4:19

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Ephesians 2:20

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Ephesians 2:21

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Ephesians 2:22

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2 Corinthians 13:6

And I hope you will realize that we have not failed the test.

2 Corinthians 13:7

Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not that we will appear to have stood the test, but that you will do what is right, even if we appear to have failed.

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They are called rejected silver, because the LORD has rejected them.”

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But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned.