2 Corinthians 7:2

Joy And Repentance

¹ [So], since we have these promises [See 6:16-18], dear ones, we should purify ourselves from everything that pollutes [our] body and spirit while living lives completely separated [from sin], out of reverence for God. ² [Note: The following section seems to pick up where 6:13 left off]. Make room for us in your hearts. We have not wronged or injured anyone, nor have we taken advantage of anyone. ³ I am not saying this to condemn you, for [as] I said before, you have such a place in our hearts that we would live or die with you.

For Us

No

Acts 20:33

[You know that] I had no greedy desire for anyone's silver, gold or clothing.

Matthew 10:14

And whoever does not welcome you or listen to what you have to say, shake the dust off of your shoes as you leave that house or town. [Note: This was a Jewish custom showing disdain and intended to suggest unworthiness]

Matthew 10:40

The person who welcomes you [into his home] welcomes me. And the person who welcomes me [into his life] welcomes God, who sent me.

Luke 10:8

And into whatever town you enter and are welcomed, eat whatever is placed in front of you,

Romans 16:18

For such men are not serving our Lord Christ but their own [unspiritual] appetites. They are deceiving the minds of innocent people by their smooth talk and flattering words.

2 Corinthians 1:12

For this is what we boast of: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you, in holiness and godly sincerity, not with human wisdom, but with the favor of God.

2 Corinthians 4:2

Instead, we have renounced [the practice of] secret, disgraceful behavior. We do not practice deception, nor resort to distorting God's message. But, by making known the truth [i.e., the true message], we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the presence of God.

2 Corinthians 6:3-7

[We try] not to place an obstacle in anyone's way [i.e., to keep them from accepting the Gospel message], so that our ministry would not be blamed.

2 Corinthians 6:12-13

We are not holding back [our affections] from you, but you are holding back your affections [from us].

2 Corinthians 11:9

And when I was there with you and in need, I was not a [financial] burden to anyone, for when the brothers came from Macedonia they provided me with what I lacked, so I kept myself from being a burden to you in every way and will continue to do so.

2 Corinthians 11:16

Again I say, no one should think I am foolish, but if you do, [then] accept me that way, so that I too can boast a little bit.

2 Corinthians 12:14-18

Now, this is the third time I have been ready to come to you, and I will not be a [financial] burden to you. For I do not want your possessions but you yourselves, because children should not [have to] save up for their parents, but parents for their children.

Philippians 2:29

So, you should welcome him in [the fellowship of] the Lord with great joy, and regard such people with honor,

Colossians 4:10

Aristarchus, my fellow-prisoner, sends you his greetings, along with Barnabas' cousin [John] Mark. [See Acts 12:12]. (You have received instructions to welcome Mark if he comes to you).

1 Thessalonians 2:3-6

For our appeal [to you was] not based on error, or impure [motives], or deception.

1 Thessalonians 2:10

You can testify, [just] as God can, how holy, righteous and blameless our conduct was toward you believers.

2 Thessalonians 3:7-9

For you, yourselves, know how you ought to follow our example, for we did not live in idleness when we were among you;

2 John 1:10

If anyone comes to you [i.e., to your meetings] who does not bring this teaching [about Christ], you should not welcome him into your home or give him [any] greetings [i.e., suggesting approval or endorsement].

3 John 1:8-10

Therefore, we should show hospitality to such men, so that we can be fellow-workers [with them] in [the cause of] the truth.