2 Corinthians 7:3
I do not say this to condemn you; for I have said before, that you are in our hearts, so that we could die with you, and live with you.
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
2Regard us cordially; we have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have made gain by no one.
Cross References
1 Corinthians 4:14I do not write these things that I may make you ashamed; but as my beloved children I admonish you.
2 Corinthians 3:2You are our letter, written in our hearts, known and read by all men;
2 Corinthians 7:12Therefore, though I wrote to you, it was not on account of him who did the wrong, nor on account of him who received the wrong; but that our diligent care for you, in the sight of God, might be made manifest to you.
2 Corinthians 12:15I, indeed, will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.
Philippians 1:8For God is my witness how ardently I love you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 7:2-5
Progressive Holiness. ( a. d. 57.) 1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2 Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man. 3 I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you. 4 Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful… Read the whole commentary →