2 Corinthians 7:3

Translations

Modern

I do not say this to condemn you. I have said before that you so occupy our hearts that we live and die together with you.

Traditional

I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you.

Literal

I do not speak for condemnation; for I have before said that you are in our hearts for us to die together and to live together.

Latin

Non ad condemnationem vestram dico: prædiximus enim quod in cordibus nostris estis ad commoriendum et ad convivendum.

Original

Greek

English

I do not say this to condemn you. I have said before that you so occupy our hearts that we live and die together with you.

Notes

2 Corinthians 7:2–4

Make 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.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Related verses

Philippians 1:8–9
God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
2 Corinthians 6:11–12
We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians. Our hearts are open wide.
Ruth 1:16–17
But Ruth replied: “Do not urge me to leave you or to turn from following you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God.
2 Corinthians 12:15
And for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?
1 Thessalonians 2:8
We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us.
2 Corinthians 3:2
You yourselves are our letter, inscribed on our hearts, known and read by everyone.
2 Corinthians 7:12
So even though I wrote to you, it was not on account of the one who did wrong or the one who was harmed, but rather that your earnestness on our behalf would be made clear to you in the sight of God.
1 Corinthians 4:14–15
I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children.
2 Corinthians 13:10
This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.
2 Corinthians 11:11
Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!
2 Corinthians 2:4–5
For through many tears I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart, not to grieve you but to let you know how much I love you.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Heart Repentance Second Letter to the Corinthians

Topics

Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man

2 Corinthians 7:3

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