2 Corinthians 2:9

for I wrote for this purpose, that I might know the proof of you, whether you are obedient in all things.

2 Corinthians 10:6

and being ready to punish every disobedience, when your obedience is completed.

Philippians 2:22

But you know his tried virtue, that as a son with a father he has served with me in the gospel.

2 Corinthians 7:12-15

If therefore I wrote to you, it was not on account of him that did the wrong, nor on account of him that suffered wrong, but that our diligence in your behalf might be manifest before God.

2 Corinthians 8:24

Show them therefore the proof of your love, and of our boasting of you before the churches.

Philippians 2:12

And so, my beloved, as you always obeyed, not in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling;

2 Thessalonians 3:14

But if any one obeys not our word by this epistle, mark that one, and have no association with him, that he may be ashamed;

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Summary

2 Corinthians 2:9

For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things.

Whether

Philemon 1:21

General references

John 20:23

Bible References

Whether

And his affection is more abundant for you, remembering the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling you received him.

and being ready to punish every disobedience, when your obedience is completed.

And so, my beloved, as you always obeyed, not in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling;

But if any one obeys not our word by this epistle, mark that one, and have no association with him, that he may be ashamed;

I have written to you, having confidence in your obedience, knowing that you will do even more than I say.

General references

Those whose sins you forgive, are forgiven; and whose you retain, are retained.