2Cor 13:7 | MHM | STEP | The Apostle Asserts His Claims In this section, Paul reveals his deep spiritual concern for the Corinthians. He prays that they will avoid sin and grow in their faith. His motivation is not personal reputation, but the honor of the gospel and the spiritual health of the church. Paul wants the Corinthians to understand that his authority as an apostle is meant to build them up, not to tear them down. v. 7 : Paul's primary prayer is that the Corinthians will do no evil. He is more concerned about their spiritual well-being than his own reputation. Even if people think badly of him, he wants them to do what is right and honor the gospel ( Now I pray to God that ye do no evil , 2 Corinthians 13:7 ).

‏ 2 Corinthians 13:7

The Apostle Asserts His Claims

In this section, Paul reveals his deep spiritual concern for the Corinthians. He prays that they will avoid sin and grow in their faith. His motivation is not personal reputation, but the honor of the gospel and the spiritual health of the church. Paul wants the Corinthians to understand that his authority as an apostle is meant to build them up, not to tear them down.

v. 7: Paul's primary prayer is that the Corinthians will do no evil. He is more concerned about their spiritual well-being than his own reputation. Even if people think badly of him, he wants them to do what is right and honor the gospel (Now I pray to God that ye do no evil, 2 Corinthians 13:7 ^a).