2 Corinthians 7:2

2 Corinthians 7:2 Meaning and Explanation

Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.

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Paul asks the Corinthians to open their hearts to him, insisting that he has harmed, misled, and cheated no one.

What Does 2 Corinthians 7:2 Mean?

After the appeal to holiness, Paul returns to the strained relationship between himself and this church. Some had questioned his motives, so he answers plainly: make room for us in your affection.

His threefold denial -- no wrong, no corruption, no fraud -- clears the air of every accusation. A true shepherd of Christ can stand before his people with clean hands. The integrity Paul claims here is the same openness he longs for in return: hearts unguarded, trust restored, fellowship made whole.

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What does 2 Corinthians 7:2 mean?

Paul asks the Corinthians to open their hearts to him, insisting that he has harmed, misled, and cheated no one.

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