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2 Corinthians 7:2

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

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ASV

Open your hearts to us: we wronged no man, we corrupted no man, we took advantage of no man.

KJV

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

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8 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
ΧωρήσατεChōrēsatedo make room forG5562 →
ἡμᾶς·hēmasus;G3165 →
οὐδέναoudenano [one]G3762 →
ἠδικήσαμεν,ēdikēsamenwe have wronged,G91 →
οὐδέναoudenano [one]G3762 →
ἐφθείραμεν,ephtheiramenwe have corrupted,G5351 →
οὐδέναoudenano [one]G3762 →
ἐπλεονεκτήσαμεν.epleonektēsamenwe have exploited.G4122 →

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2 Corinthians 6:12–13It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.Acts 20:33I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.2 Corinthians 11:9And 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.2 Corinthians 6:12It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.2 Corinthians 6:6in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love;1 Thessalonians 2:3For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.Matthew 10:40He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me.Romans 16:18For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.2 Corinthians 12:14–18See, 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.Numbers 16:15Then Moses became very angry and said to the LORD, “Do not regard their offering. I have not taken one donkey from them or mistreated a single one of them.”2 Thessalonians 3:7–9For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not undisciplined among you,2 Corinthians 1:12And 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.1 Samuel 12:3–4Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I will restore it to you.”1 Thessalonians 2:10You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed.1 Thessalonians 2:3–6For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.2 John 1:10If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him.Matthew 10:14And if anyone will not welcome you or heed your words, shake the dust off your feet when you leave that home or town.2 Corinthians 11:6Although I am not a polished speaker, I am certainly not lacking in knowledge. We have made this clear to you in every way possible.

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