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Open your hearts to us. We wronged no one. We corrupted no one. We took advantage of no one. I say this not to condemn you, for I have said before that you are in our hearts to die together and live together. Great is my boldness of speech toward you. Great is my boasting on your behalf. I am filled with comfort. I overflow with joy in all our affliction.

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Paul’s Joy at the Church’s Repentance

Make room in your hearts[a] for us; we have wronged no one; we have corrupted no one; we have taken advantage of no one.(A) I do not say this to condemn you, for I have already said that you are in our hearts, to die together and to live together.(B) I am being completely frank with you; I have great pride in you; I am filled with consolation; I am overjoyed in all our affliction.(C)

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  1. 7.2 Gk lacks in your hearts