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, since we have these promises, loved ones, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2Make room for us in your hearts. We wronged no one, ruined no one, took advantage of no one. I do not say this to condemn you, for I have said before that you are in our hearts—to die together and to live together with you. 4Great is my boldness of speech toward you. Great is my boasting on your behalf. I have been filled with encouragement. I overflow with joy in all our troubles. 5For even when we came into Macedonia, our body had no rest. But we were hard pressed on every side—conflicts 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

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• I speakλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• notοὐou · noG3756
• toπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• condemnκατάκρισιςkatakrisis · condemnationG2633
• forγάρgar · forG1063
• I have said beforeπρολέγωprolegō · to foretellG4302
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• ye areεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• ourἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• heartsκαρδίαkardia · heartG2588
• toεἰςeis · towardG1519
• dieσυναποθνήσκωsunapothnēskō · to die withG4880
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• live withσυζάωsuzaō · to live togetherG4800

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 7:3

• 2 Corinthians 7:12So although I wrote to you, I wrote not for the sake of the wrongdoer or for the sake of the one who was wronged, but to make known to you your diligence for us in the sight of God.
• 2 Corinthians 2:4For out of much distress and anguish of heart I wrote to you with many tears—not to make you sorrowful, but to let you know the love that I have especially for you.
• 2 Corinthians 13:10For this reason I write these things while I am absent, so that when I am present I need not proceed harshly, according to the authority which the Lord gave me—for building up and not for tearing down.
• 1 Corinthians 4:14I do not write these things to make you ashamed, but to warn you as my dearly loved children.
• 2 Corinthians 6:11We have spoken openly to you, O Corinthians; our heart is open wide!
• 2 Corinthians 3:2You are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everyone.
• 2 Corinthians 11:11Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!
• 2 Corinthians 12:15I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls. If I love you more, am I to be loved less?
• Philippians 1:8For God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the affection of Messiah Yeshua.
• Ruth 1:16Ruth replied, “Do not plead with me to abandon you, to turn back from following you. For where you go, I will go, and where you stay, I will stay. Your people will be my people, and your God my God.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:8in this way we were yearning for you. We were delighted to share with you not only the Good News of God but also our very souls, because you had become dear 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