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Summary

Now 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.

Bible References

I pray

2 Corinthians 13:9
For we rejoice whenever we are weak, but you are strong. And we pray for this: that you may become fully qualified.
1 Chronicles 4:10
Jabez called out to the God of Israel, "If only you would greatly bless me and expand my territory! May your hand be with me! Keep me from harm so I might not endure pain!" God answered his prayer.
Matthew 6:13
And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.
John 17:15
I am not asking you to take them out of the world, but that you keep them safe from the evil one.
Philippians 1:9
And I pray this, that your love may abound even more and more in knowledge and every kind of insight
1 Thessalonians 5:23
Now may the God of peace himself make you completely holy and may your spirit and soul and body be kept entirely blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 4:18
The Lord will deliver me from every evil deed and will bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever! Amen.

Honest

2 Corinthians 8:21
For we are concerned about what is right not only before the Lord but also before men.
Romans 12:17
Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people.
Romans 13:13
Let us live decently as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and sensuality, not in discord and jealousy.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things.
1 Timothy 2:2
even for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
1 Peter 2:12
and maintain good conduct among the non-Christians, so that though they now malign you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God when he appears.

As reprobates

2 Corinthians 6:8
through glory and dishonor, through slander and praise; regarded as impostors, and yet true;
2 Corinthians 10:10
because some say, "His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is weak and his speech is of no account."
1 Corinthians 4:9
For, I think, God has exhibited us apostles last of all, as men condemned to die, because we have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to people.

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