2 Corinthians 7:2

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Summary

2 Corinthians 7:2

Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.

Receive

We have wronged

General references

Acts 20:33

1 Thessalonians 2:3

Bible References

Receive

I say again, let no one think me foolish herein; but if they do, yet bear with my weakness, that I also may boast a little.

And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hearken to your words; when ye come out of that house or city, shake off the very dust of your feet:

Go not from house to house. And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you;

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all joy, and have such in high esteem:

Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner saluteth you, and Marcus nephew to Barnabas, concerning whom ye have received orders; (if he come to you, receive him;) and Jesus who is called Justus:

him therefore, as my own bowels, do thou receive.

Now if any one come unto you, and bringeth not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, nor wish him success: for he,

We ought therefore to receive such, that we may become fellow-laborers in the truth.

We have wronged

For this is our rejoicing, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and pious sincerity, not with carnal wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and especially towards you.

but have rejected shameful disguises, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth, recommending ourselves to every man's conscience, in the sight of God.

We give no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:

And when I was present among you, and in want, I was chargeable to no one. For the brethren that came from Macedonia supplied my want: and in every thing I have kept myself from being burdensome to you, and so I will keep myself.

Behold, the third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be burdensome to you: for I seek not your substance, but your selves. For children are not expected to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.

I have coveted no one's silver, or gold, or apparel:

and avoid them; for such people serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by a soothing address and good words deceive the hearts of the innocent.

For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of impurity, nor in guile:

For ye know how ye ought to imitate us: for we were not disorderly among you;

General references

I have coveted no one's silver, or gold, or apparel:

For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of impurity, nor in guile: