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2 Corinthians 13

2 Cor. 13:5 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Examine
peirazo (Greek #3985)
to test (objectively), i.e. endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline
KJV usage: assay, examine, go about, prove, tempt(-er), try.
Pronounce: pi-rad'-zo
Origin: from 3984
b yourselves
heautou (Greek #1438)
him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
KJV usage: alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves).
Pronounce: heh-ow-too'
Origin: from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of 846
, whether
ei (Greek #1487)
if, whether, that, etc.
KJV usage: forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in 1489, 1490, 1499, 1508, 1509, 1512, 1513, 1536, 1537. See also 1437.
Pronounce: i
Origin: a primary particle of conditionality
ye be
este (Greek #2075)
ye are
KJV usage: be, have been, belong.
Pronounce: es-teh'
Origin: second person plural present indicative of 1510
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
the faith
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
pistis (Greek #4102)
persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself
KJV usage: assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.
Pronounce: pis'-tis
Origin: from 3982
; prove
dokimazo (Greek #1381)
to test (literally or figuratively); by implication, to approve
KJV usage: allow, discern, examine, X like, (ap-)prove, try.
Pronounce: dok-im-ad'-zo
Origin: from 1384
your own selves
heautou (Greek #1438)
him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
KJV usage: alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves).
Pronounce: heh-ow-too'
Origin: from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of 846
. Know ye
epiginosko (Greek #1921)
to know upon some mark, i.e. recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge
KJV usage: (ac-, have, take)know(-ledge, well), perceive.
Pronounce: ep-ig-in-oce'-ko
Origin: from 1909 and 1097
not
e (Greek #2228)
disjunctive, or; comparative, than
KJV usage: and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially 2235, 2260, 2273.
Pronounce: ay
Origin: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
your own selves
heautou (Greek #1438)
him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
KJV usage: alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves).
Pronounce: heh-ow-too'
Origin: from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of 846
, how that
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
Jesus
Iesous (Greek #2424)
Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
KJV usage: Jesus.
Pronounce: ee-ay-sooce'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03091)
Christ
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
d is
esti (Greek #2076)
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
KJV usage: are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
Pronounce: es-tee'
Origin: third person singular present indicative of 1510
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
you
humin (Greek #5213)
to (with or by) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your(-selves).
Pronounce: hoo-min'
Origin: irregular dative case of 5210
, except
ei (Greek #1487)
if, whether, that, etc.
KJV usage: forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in 1489, 1490, 1499, 1508, 1509, 1512, 1513, 1536, 1537. See also 1437.
Pronounce: i
Origin: a primary particle of conditionality
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
ye be
tis (Greek #5100)
some or any person or object
KJV usage: a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
Pronounce: tis
Origin: an enclitic indefinite pronoun
este (Greek #2075)
ye are
KJV usage: be, have been, belong.
Pronounce: es-teh'
Origin: second person plural present indicative of 1510
reprobates
adokimos (Greek #96)
unapproved, i.e. rejected; by implication, worthless (literally or morally)
KJV usage: castaway, rejected, reprobate.
Pronounce: ad-ok'-ee-mos
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and 1384
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1 Cor. 11:28• 28But let a man prove himself, and thus eat of the bread, and drink of the cup. (1 Cor. 11:28)
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1 John 3:20‑21• 20that if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart and knows all things.
 21Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have boldness towards God, (1 John 3:20‑21)
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Rev. 8:10• 10And the third angel sounded his trumpet: and there fell out of the heaven a great star, burning as a torch, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters. (Rev. 8:10)
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Gal. 4:19• 19my children, of whom I again travail in birth until Christ shall have been formed in you: (Gal. 4:19)
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1 Cor. 9:27• 27But I buffet my body, and lead it captive, lest after having preached to others I should be myself rejected. (1 Cor. 9:27)
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2 Tim. 3:8• 8Now in the same manner in which Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, thus these also withstand the truth; men corrupted in mind, found worthless as regards the faith. (2 Tim. 3:8)

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Examine.
Psa. 17:3• 3Thou hast proved my heart, thou hast visited me by night; thou hast tried me, thou hast found nothing: my thought goeth not beyond my word. (Psa. 17:3)
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Psa. 26:2• 2Prove me, Jehovah, and test me; try my reins and my heart: (Psa. 26:2)
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Psa. 119:59• 59I have thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies. (Psa. 119:59)
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Psa. 139:23‑24• 23Search me, O *God, and know my heart; prove me, and know my thoughts;
 24And see if there be any grievous way in me; and lead me in the way everlasting. (Psa. 139:23‑24)
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Lam. 3:40• 40Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to Jehovah. (Lam. 3:40)
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Ezek. 18:28• 28Because he considereth, and turneth from all his transgressions which he hath committed, he shall certainly live, he shall not die. (Ezek. 18:28)
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Hag. 1:5,7• 5And now thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Consider your ways.
 7Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Consider your ways. (Hag. 1:5,7)
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1 Cor. 11:28,31• 28But let a man prove himself, and thus eat of the bread, and drink of the cup.
 31But if we judged ourselves, so were we not judged. (1 Cor. 11:28,31)
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Gal. 6:4• 4but let each prove his own work, and then he will have his boast in what belongs to himself alone, and not in what belongs to another. (Gal. 6:4)
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Heb. 4:1• 1Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left of entering into his rest, any one of you might seem to have failed of it. (Heb. 4:1)
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Heb. 12:15• 15watching lest there be any one who lacks the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and many be defiled by it; (Heb. 12:15)
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1 John 3:20‑21• 20that if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart and knows all things.
 21Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, we have boldness towards God, (1 John 3:20‑21)
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Rev. 2:5• 5Remember therefore whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works: but if not, I am coming to thee, and I will remove thy lamp out of its place, except thou shalt repent. (Rev. 2:5)
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Rev. 3:2‑3• 2Be watchful, and strengthen the things that remain, which are about to die, for I have not found thy works complete before my God.
 3Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and keep it and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come upon thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know at what hour I shall come upon thee. (Rev. 3:2‑3)
in the faith.
Col. 1:23• 23if indeed ye abide in the faith founded and firm, and not moved away from the hope of the glad tidings, which ye have heard, which have been proclaimed in the whole creation which is under heaven, of which *I* Paul became minister. (Col. 1:23)
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Col. 2:7• 7rooted and built up in him, and assured in the faith, even as ye have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving. (Col. 2:7)
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1 Tim. 2:15• 15But she shall be preserved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and love and holiness with discretion. (1 Tim. 2:15)
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Titus 1:13• 13This testimony is true; for which cause rebuke them severely, that they may be sound in the faith, (Titus 1:13)
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Titus 2:2• 2that the elder men be sober, grave, discreet, sound in faith, in love, in patience; (Titus 2:2)
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1 Peter 5:9• 9Whom resist, stedfast in faith, knowing that the selfsame sufferings are accomplished in your brotherhood which is in the world. (1 Peter 5:9)
Know.
1 Cor. 3:16• 16Do ye not know that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? (1 Cor. 3:16)
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1 Cor. 6:2,15,19• 2Do ye not then know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world is judged by you, are ye unworthy of the smallest judgments?
 15Do ye not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then, taking the members of the Christ, make them members of a harlot? Far be the thought.
 19Do ye not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have of God; and ye are not your own? (1 Cor. 6:2,15,19)
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1 Cor. 9:24• 24Know ye not that they who run in the race-course run all, but one receives the prize? Thus run in order that ye may obtain. (1 Cor. 9:24)
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James 4:4• 4Adulteresses, know ye not that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore is minded to be the friend of the world is constituted enemy of God. (James 4:4)
Jesus Christ.
2 Cor. 6:16• 16and what agreement of God's temple with idols? for *ye* are the living God's temple; according as God has said, I will dwell among them, and walk among them; and I will be their God, and they shall be to me a people. (2 Cor. 6:16)
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John 6:56• 56He that eats my flesh and drinks my blood dwells in me and I in him. (John 6:56)
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John 14:23• 23Jesus answered and said to him, If any one love me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our abode with him. (John 14:23)
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John 15:4• 4Abide in me and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abide in the vine, thus neither can ye unless ye abide in me. (John 15:4)
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John 17:23,26• 23I in them and thou in me, that they may be perfected into one and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and that thou hast loved them as thou hast loved me.
 26And I have made known to them thy name, and will make it known; that the love with which thou hast loved me may be in them and I in them. (John 17:23,26)
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Rom. 8:10• 10but if Christ be in you, the body is dead on account of sin, but the Spirit life on account of righteousness. (Rom. 8:10)
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Gal. 2:20• 20I am crucified with Christ, and no longer live, *I*, but Christ lives in me; but in that I now live in flesh, I live by faith, the faith of the Son of God, who has loved me and given himself for me. (Gal. 2:20)
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Gal. 4:19• 19my children, of whom I again travail in birth until Christ shall have been formed in you: (Gal. 4:19)
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Eph. 2:20‑22• 20being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the corner-stone,
 21in whom all the building fitted together increases to a holy temple in the Lord;
 22in whom *ye* also are built together for a habitation of God in the Spirit. (Eph. 2:20‑22)
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Eph. 3:17• 17that the Christ may dwell, through faith, in your hearts, being rooted and founded in love, (Eph. 3:17)
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Col. 1:27• 27to whom God would make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the nations, which is Christ in you the hope of glory: (Col. 1:27)
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Col. 2:19• 19and not holding fast the head, from whom all the body, ministered to and united together by the joints and bands, increases with the increase of God. (Col. 2:19)
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1 Peter 2:4‑5• 4To whom coming, a living stone, cast away indeed as worthless by men, but with God chosen, precious,
 5yourselves also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 2:4‑5)
reprobates.
2 Cor. 13:6‑7• 6Now I hope that ye will know that *we* are not reprobates.
 7But we pray to God that ye may do nothing evil; not that *we* may appear approved, but that *ye* may do what is right, and *we* be as reprobates. (2 Cor. 13:6‑7)
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Jer. 6:30• 30Reprobate silver shall they call them, for Jehovah hath rejected them. (Jer. 6:30)
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Rom. 1:28• 28And according as they did not think good to have God in their knowledge, God gave them up to a reprobate mind to practise unseemly things; (Rom. 1:28)
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2 Tim. 3:8• 8Now in the same manner in which Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, thus these also withstand the truth; men corrupted in mind, found worthless as regards the faith. (2 Tim. 3:8)
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Titus 1:16• 16They profess to know God, but in works deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and found worthless as to every good work. (Titus 1:16)
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1 Cor. 9:27• 27But I buffet my body, and lead it captive, lest after having preached to others I should be myself rejected. (1 Cor. 9:27)
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Heb. 6:8• 8but bringing forth thorns and briars, it is found worthless and nigh to a curse, whose end is to be burned. (Heb. 6:8)
• Did they demand a proof of Christ speaking in him? Were hot they themselves proof enough? Had He not spoken to their souls in that servant of His who first caused His voice to be heard in Corinth? As surely as they were in the faith, which they did not at all question, he was an apostle-if not to others, assuredly to them.... the argument derives all its force from the certainty that those appealed to were in the faith, not in the least that they were uncertain. That they were in the faith through Paul's preaching ought to have been an unanswerable proof that Christ spoke through him (“Notes on 2 Corinthians 13:1-5” by W. Kelly)
• If they questioned that Christ was in him, let them look to themselves as to whether Christ was in them, for, if not, they were reprobates — cast out and good for nothing. That they were in the faith through Paul's preaching should have been an unanswerable proof that Christ had spoken through him. (“2 Corinthians 13” by H. Smith)
• If they were reprobate, having confessed Christ in vain, there was no force in the appeal, which derives all its power from their confidence that Christ was in them as the fruit of the apostle's preaching. (“Notes on 2 Corinthians 13:1-5” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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examine your own selves if ye be in the faith; prove your own selves: do ye not recognise yourselvesg, that Jesus Christ is in you, unless indeed ye be reprobates?

JND Translation Notes

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"Yourselves" is ambiguous in English; but it is the accusative after "recognize," not "yourselves know" but "know yourselves."

W. Kelly Translation

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try your own selves whether ye be in the faith, prove your own selves. Or recognize ye not as to your own selves that Jesus Christ is in you, unless indeed ye be reprobate?