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2 Corinthians 7:2
2Make room for us in your hearts; we have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have cheated no one.
2 Corinthians 7:2 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.
- New International Version (NIV)Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Make room in your hearts for us. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have taken advantage of no one.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Open your hearts to us. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have cheated no one.
Context of 2 Corinthians 7:2
1Therefore, since we have these [great and wonderful] promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, completing holiness [living a consecrated life—a life set apart for God’s purpose] in the fear of God. Make room for us in your hearts; we have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have cheated no one. 3I do not say this to condemn you, for I have said before that you are [nested] in our hearts [and you will remain there] to die together and to live together [with us]. 4Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride and boasting on your behalf. I am filled [to the brim] with comfort; I am overflowing with joy in spite of all our trouble.
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Χωρήσατε ἡμᾶς· οὐδένα ἠδικήσαμεν, οὐδένα ἐφθείραμεν, οὐδένα ἐπλεονεκτήσαμεν.Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 7:2
- 2 Corinthians 11:16I repeat then, let no one think that I am foolish; but even if you do, at least accept me as foolish, so that I too may boast a little.
- Matthew 10:14Whoever does not welcome you, nor listen to your message, as you leave that house or city, shake the dust [of it] off your feet [in contempt, breaking all ties].
- Luke 10:8Whenever you go into a city and they welcome you, eat what is set before you;
- Philippians 2:29Welcome him home in the Lord with great joy, and appreciate and honor men like him;
- Colossians 4:10Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, wishes to be remembered to you; as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him);
- Philemon 1:12I have sent him back to you in person, that is, like sending my very heart.
- 2 John 1:10If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching [but diminishes or adds to the doctrine of Christ], do not receive or welcome him into your house, and do not give him a greeting or any encouragement;
- 3 John 1:8So we ought to support such people [welcoming them as guests and providing for them], so that we may be fellow workers for the truth [that is, for the gospel message of salvation].
- 2 Corinthians 1:12This is our [reason for] proud confidence: our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world [in general], and especially toward you, with pure motives and godly sincerity, not in human wisdom, but in the grace of God [that is, His gracious lovingkindness that leads people to Christ and spiritual maturity].
- 2 Corinthians 4:2But we have renounced the disgraceful things hidden because of shame; not walking in trickery or adulterating the word of God, but by stating the truth [openly and plainly], we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God.
- 2 Corinthians 6:3we put no obstruction in anyone’s path, so that the ministry will not be discredited,
- 2 Corinthians 11:9And when I was with you and ran short [financially], I did not burden any of you; for what I needed was fully supplied by the brothers (Silas and Timothy) who came from Macedonia (the church at Philippi). So I kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and will continue to do so.
- 2 Corinthians 12:14Now for the third time I am ready to visit you. I will not burden you [financially], because I do not want what is yours [not your money or your possessions], but you. For children are not responsible to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.
- Numbers 16:15Then Moses became very angry and said to the Lord, “Pay no attention to their offering! I have not taken one donkey from them, nor have I harmed any one of them.”
- 1 Samuel 12:3Here I am; testify against me before the Lord and [Saul] His anointed [if I have done someone wrong]. Whose ox have I taken, or whose donkey have I taken, or whom have I exploited? Whom have I oppressed or from whose hand have I taken a bribe to blind my eyes [to the truth]? [Tell me and] I will restore it to you.”
- Acts 20:33I had no desire for anyone’s silver or gold or [expensive] clothes.
Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 7:2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2Receive us - ̔ . This address is variously understood. Receive us into your affections - love us as we love you. Receive us as your apostles and teachers; we have given you full proof that God hath both sent and owned us. Receive, comprehend, what we now say to you, and carefully mark it. We have wronged no man - We have never acted contrary to the strictest justice. We have corrupted no man - With any false doctrine or pernicious opinion. We have…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2Receive us - Tyndale renders this: “understand us.” The word used here ( ́ chōrēsate) means properly, give space, place, or room; and it means here evidently, make place or room for us in your affections; that is, admit or receive us as your friends. It is an earnest entreaty that they would do what he had exhorted them to do in 2 Corinthians 6:13; see the note on that verse. From that he had digressed in the close of the last chapter. He here returns…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2-4Make room for us in your hearts: Paul continues his request from 6:11–13 (see study note on 6:14–7:1). Paul cared deeply for the churches (11:28), seeking a strong fellowship bond. When misunderstood, he clarified his actions, as he does here. We have exploited no one: This means not taking their money.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. Receive us--with enlarged hearts (2Co 6:13). we have wronged ... corrupter ... defrauded no man--(compare 2Co 7:9). This is the ground on which he asks their reception of (making room for) him in their hearts. We wronged none by an undue exercise of apostolic authority; 2Co 7:13 gives an instance in point. We have corrupted none, namely, by beguilements and flatteries, while preaching "another Gospel," as the false teachers did (2Co 11:3, 4). We have…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 7
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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