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2 Corinthians 7:2

2 Corinthians 7:2
Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Receive us,.... Into your affections, let us have a place in your hearts, as you have in ours: Gospel ministers ought to be received with love and respect, both into the hearts and houses of the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Receive us - Tyndale renders this: “understand us.” The word used here (χωρήσατε chōrēsate) means properly, give space, place, or room; and it means here evidently, make place or room for us in…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Receive us - Χωρησατε ἡμας. This address is variously understood. Receive us into your affections - love us as we love you. Receive us as your apostles and teachers; we have given you full proof that…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Corinthians 7:1-4

These verses contain a double exhortation: -

I. To make a progress in holiness, or to perfect holiness in the fear of God, Co2 7:1. This exhortation is given with most tender affection to those who…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

2 Corinthians 7:2-16

Exhortation to set aside all suspicion and to confide in the Apostle's love and zeal for their spiritual well-being

2. Receive us Literally, Make room for us (-capaces estote nostri," Erasmus and…