2 Corinthians 7:3

2 Corinthians 7:3 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you.
• New International Version (NIV)I do not say this to condemn you; I have said before that you have such a place in our hearts that we would live or die with you.
• English Standard Version (ESV)I do not say this to condemn you, for I said before that you are in our hearts, to die together and to live together.
• New King James Version (NKJV)I do not say this to condemn; for I have said before that you are in our hearts, to die together and to live together.

Context of 2 Corinthians 7:3

1Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one. I do not say this to condemn you. I have said before that you so occupy our hearts that we live and die together with you. 4Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride in you; I am filled with encouragement; in all our troubles my joy overflows. 5For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within.

2 Corinthians 7:3 word by word

πρὸς κατάκρισιν οὐ λέγω· προείρηκα γὰρ ὅτι ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις ἡμῶν ἐστε εἰς τὸ συναποθανεῖν καὶ συζῆν.Read the interlinear

• I do not say thisοὐou · noG3756
• I do not say thisλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• toπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• condemnκατάκρισιςkatakrisis · condemnationG2633
• ·γάρgar · forG1063
• I have said beforeπρολέγωprolegō · to foretellG4302
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• you so occupyεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• you so occupyἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• ourἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• heartsκαρδίαkardia · heartG2588
• thatεἰςeis · towardG1519
• we liveσυζάωsuzaō · to live togetherG4800
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• die togetherσυναποθνήσκωsunapothnēskō · to die withG4880

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 7:3

• 2 Corinthians 7:12So even though I wrote to you, it was not on account of the one who did wrong or the one who was harmed, but rather that your earnestness on our behalf would be made clear to you in the sight of God.
• 2 Corinthians 2:4For through many tears I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart, not to grieve you but to let you know how much I love you.
• 2 Corinthians 13:10This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.
• 1 Corinthians 4:14I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children.
• 2 Corinthians 6:11We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians. Our hearts are open wide.
• 2 Corinthians 3:2You yourselves are our letter, inscribed on our hearts, known and read by everyone.
• 2 Corinthians 11:11Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!
• 2 Corinthians 12:15And for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?
• Philippians 1:8God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
• Ruth 1:16But Ruth replied: “Do not urge me to leave you or to turn from following you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:8We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us.

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 7:3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3I speak not this to condemn you - I do not speak to reproach but to correct you. I wish you to open your eyes and see how you are corrupted, spoiled, and impoverished by those whom ye have incautiously preferred to the true apostles of Jesus Christ. I have said before, that ye are in our hearts - He has in effect and substance said this, 2 Corinthians 1:6-8; (note); 2 Corinthians 2:4; (note), 2 Corinthians 2:12; (note); 2 Corinthians 3:2; (note), and 2…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3I speak not this to condemn you - I do not speak this with any desire to reproach you. I do not complain of you for the purpose of condemning, or because I have a desire to find fault, though I am compelled to speak in some respect of your lack of affection and liberality toward me. It is not because I have no love for you, and wish to have occasion to use words implying complaint and condemnation. For I have said before - 2 Corinthians 7:11-12. That ye…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. 33. In excusing myself, I do not accuse you, as though you suspected me of such things [Menochius], or as though you were guilty of such things; for I speak only of the false apostles [Estius and Greek commentators]. Rather, "as though you were ungrateful and treacherous" [Beza]. I have said before--in 2Co 6:11, 12; compare Php 1:7. die and live with you--the height of friendship. I am ready to die and live with you and for you (Php 1:7, 20, 24; 2:17, 18)…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