2 Corinthians 13:7

Amharic Bible (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ (የብሉይና የሐዲስ ኪዳን መጻሕፍት))

ክፉ ነገርንም ከቶ እንዳታደርጉ ወደ እግዚአብሔር እንጸልያለን፤ እኛ የምንበቃ ሆነን እንገለጥ ዘንድ አይደለም ነገር ግን እኛ ምንም እንደማንበቃ ብንሆን፥ እናንተ መልካሙን ታደርጉ ዘንድ ነው።

What Does This Mean?

In this verse from 2 Corinthians, Paul is praying that the people do not do evil things. He wants them to act honestly, even if it means he might look bad in their eyes.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game with your friends and one of your teammates does something unfair. You hope they'll play fair because it's the right thing to do, even if that makes you look like you're not winning anymore. That's what Paul is saying here!

Historical Background

This verse was written by the Apostle Paul in his second letter to the church at Corinth around 56 AD. He writes this after several visits and a difficult relationship with the church, hoping they will act rightly without him needing to constantly approve their behavior.

Living It Out Today

Imagine working on a team project where your teammate is considering taking shortcuts that might lead to trouble. This verse encourages you to speak up for doing things honestly, even if it makes you look like an outsider or less favorable in the eyes of others.

Topics

• integrity
• prayer
• church leadership
• honesty
• faithfulness
• approval

Related Verses

• Ephesians 4:25
• 1 Peter 2:17
• Matthew 6:33
• Romans 12:9
• 1 Corinthians 10:31

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Paul pray for honesty rather than approval?

Paul wants the Corinthian believers to do what is right and honest because it’s God's will, not to seek human approval or validation.

What does 'reprobates' mean in this context?

'Reprobates' refers to those who are rejected or disapproved of. Paul suggests he would rather be seen as someone without approval if it means others act honestly.

How does this verse apply to leadership roles?

Leaders should focus on guiding others towards honest and righteous actions, even when such guidance might make them unpopular or less favored.

What can we learn about prayer from this verse?

We learn that prayers for moral strength and integrity in others are important. It also shows the depth of Paul’s concern for his spiritual children in Corinth.