God’s Word Translation
2 Corinthians 7:2
2Open your hearts to us. We haven’t treated anyone unjustly, ruined anyone, or cheated anyone.
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
1Since we have these promises, dear friends, we need to cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit and live a holy life in the fear of God. Open your hearts to us. We haven’t treated anyone unjustly, ruined anyone, or cheated anyone. 3I’m not saying this to condemn you. I’ve already told you that you are in our hearts so that we will live and die together. 4I have great confidence in you, and I have a lot of reasons to be proud of you. Even as we suffer, I’m encouraged and feel very happy.
Read all of 2 Corinthians 72 Corinthians 7:2 word by word
Χωρήσατε ἡμᾶς· οὐδένα ἠδικήσαμεν, οὐδένα ἐφθείραμεν, οὐδένα ἐπλεονεκτήσαμεν.Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 7:2
- 2 Corinthians 11:16Again I say that no one should think that I’m a fool. But if you do, then take me for a fool so that I can also brag a little.
- Matthew 10:14If anyone doesn’t welcome you or listen to what you say, leave that house or city, and shake its dust off your feet.
- Luke 10:8Whenever you go into a city and the people welcome you, eat whatever they serve you.
- Philippians 2:29Give him a joyful Christian welcome. Make sure you honor people like Epaphroditus highly.
- Colossians 4:10Aristarchus, who is a prisoner like me, sends greetings. So does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. You have received instructions about Mark. If he comes to you, welcome him.
- Philemon 1:12I am sending him back to you. This is like sending you a part of myself.
- 2 John 1:10If anyone comes to you and doesn’t bring these teachings, don’t take him into your home or even greet him.
- 3 John 1:8We must support believers who go on trips like this so that we can work together with them in spreading the truth.
- 2 Corinthians 1:12We are proud that our conscience is clear. We are proud of the way that we have lived in this world. We have lived with a God-given holiness and sincerity, especially toward you. It was not by human wisdom that we have lived but by God’s kindness.
- 2 Corinthians 4:2Instead, we have refused to use secret and shameful ways. We don’t use tricks, and we don’t distort God’s word. As God watches, we clearly reveal the truth to everyone. This is our ⌞letter of⌟ recommendation.
- 2 Corinthians 6:3We don’t give people any opportunity to find fault with how we serve.
- 2 Corinthians 11:9When I was with you and needed something, I didn’t bother any of you for help. My friends from the province of Macedonia supplied everything I needed. I kept myself from being a financial burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do that.
- 2 Corinthians 12:14I’m ready to visit you for a third time, and I won’t bother you for help. I don’t want your possessions. Instead, I want you. Children shouldn’t have to provide for their parents, but parents should provide for their children.
- Numbers 16:15Moses became angry and said to the Lord, “Don’t accept their offering. I haven’t taken anything from them, not even a donkey. And I haven’t mistreated any of them.”
- 1 Samuel 12:3Here I am. Testify against me in front of the Lord and in front of his anointed king. Did I take anyone’s ox? Did I take anyone’s donkey? Did I cheat or oppress anyone? Did I take a bribe from anyone to look the other way? ⌞If so,⌟ I will give it all back.”
- Acts 20:33“I never wanted anyone’s silver, gold, or 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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