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2 Corinthians 7:2-4
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2 Corinthians 7:2-4
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Paul’s Joy Over the Church’s Repentance
2 Make room for us in your hearts.(A) 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 have such a place in our hearts(B) that we would live or die with you. 4 I have spoken to you with great frankness; I take great pride in you.(C) I am greatly encouraged;(D) in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds.(E)
2 Corinthians 7:2-4
New English Translation
2 Corinthians 7:2-4
New English Translation
2 Make room for us in your hearts;[a] we have wronged no one, we have ruined no one,[b] we have exploited no one.[c] 3 I do not say this to condemn you, for I told you before[d] that you are in our hearts so that we die together and live together with you.[e]
A Letter That Caused Sadness
4 I have great confidence in you; I take great pride[f] on your behalf. I am filled with encouragement;[g] I am overflowing with joy in the midst of[h] all our suffering.
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- 2 Corinthians 7:2 tn The phrase “in your hearts” is not in the Greek text, but is implied.
- 2 Corinthians 7:2 tn “We have ruined no one” may refer to financial loss (“we have caused no one to suffer financial loss”) but it may also refer to the undermining of faith (“we have corrupted no one’s faith,”). Both options are mentioned in L&N 20.23.
- 2 Corinthians 7:2 tn Or “we have taken advantage of no one.”
- 2 Corinthians 7:3 sn See 2 Cor 1:4-7.
- 2 Corinthians 7:3 tn The words “with you” are not in the Greek text, but are implied.
- 2 Corinthians 7:4 tn Grk “great is my boasting.”
- 2 Corinthians 7:4 tn Or “comfort.”
- 2 Corinthians 7:4 tn Grk “I am overflowing with joy in all our suffering”; the words “in the midst of” are not in the Greek text but are supplied to clarify that Paul is not rejoicing in the suffering itself, but in his relationship with the Corinthians in the midst of all his suffering.
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