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2 Corinthians 7:2

1 Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.

3 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.

4 Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride in you; I am filled with encouragement; in all our troubles my joy overflows.

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BSB
Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.
KJV
Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.
WEB
Open your hearts to us. We wronged no one. We corrupted no one. We took advantage of no one.
ASV
Open your hearts to us: we wronged no man, we corrupted no man, we took advantage of no man.
DARBY
Receive us: we have injured no one, we have ruined no one, we have made gain of no one.
BLB
Make room for us. We wronged no one, we corrupted no one, we took advantage of no one.
ÅB
Gi oss rom! Ingen har vi gjort urett, ingen har vi ødelagt, ingen har vi gått for nær.
OTB
Åpne hjertene deres for oss. Vi har ikke gjort urett mot noen, ikke ødelagt noen, og ikke utnyttet noen.
B1930
Gi oss rum! Ingen har vi gjort urett, ingen har vi ødelagt, ingen har vi gått for nær.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Acts 20:33

    I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.

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  • 2 Corinthians 6:12–13

    It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.

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  • 2 Corinthians 11:9

    And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.

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  • Romans 16:18

    For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.

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  • 1 Thessalonians 2:3–6

    For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.

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  • 2 Corinthians 1:12

    And this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.

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  • Matthew 10:14

    And if anyone will not welcome you or heed your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town.

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  • 2 Corinthians 12:14–18

    See, I am ready to come to you a third time, and I will not be a burden, because I am not seeking your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.

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