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II Corinthians 7:3

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I do not say this to condemn you. I have said before that you so occupy our hearts that we live and die together with you.

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brownv. 3

In excusing myself, I do not accuse you, as though you suspected me of such things [MENOCHIUS], or as though you were guilty of such things; for I speak only of the false apostles [ESTIUS and Greek commentators]. Rather, "as though you were ungrateful and treacherous" [BEZA]. I have said before--in Co2 6:11-12; compare Phi 1:7. die and live with you--the height of friendship. I am ready to die and live with you and for you (Phi 1:7, Phi 1:20, Phi 1:24; Phi 2:17-18). Compare as to Christ, Joh 10:11.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 3

This chapter begins with an exhortation to progressive holiness and a due regard to the ministers of the gospel (Co2 7:1-4). Then the apostle returns from a long digression to speak further of the affair concerning the incestuous person, and tells them what comfort he received in his distress about that matter, upon his meeting with Titus (Co2 7:5-7), and how re rejoiced in their repentance, with the evidences thereof (Co2 7:8-11). And, lastly, he concludes with endeavouring to comfort the Corinthians, upon whom his admonitions had had so good an effect (Co2 7:12-16).

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The Hebrew and Greek words behind this passage, with Strong's numbers — from openscriptures (CC BY-SA).

Strong's Concordancev. 3

λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not πρός (prós, G4314) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of,… κατάκρισις (katákrisis, G2633) — sentencing adversely (the act) γάρ (gár, G1063) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often… προερέω (proeréō, G4280) — used as alternate of G4277 (προέπω); to say already, predict ὅτι (hóti, G3754) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because ἐστέ (esté, G2075) — ye are ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. ἡμῶν (hēmōn, G2257) — of (or from) us καρδία (kardía, G2588) — the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the… εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… συναποθνήσκω (synapothnḗskō, G4880) — to decease (literally) in company with, or (figuratively), similarly to καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other…

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I Thessalonians 2:8rank 3

We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us.

II Corinthians 11:11rank 2

Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do!

II Corinthians 7:12rank 2

So even though I wrote to you, it was not on account of the one who did wrong or the one who was harmed, but rather that your earnestness on our behalf would be made clear to you in the sight of God.

II Corinthians 13:10rank 2

This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.

II Corinthians 3:2rank 2

You yourselves are our letter, inscribed on our hearts, known and read by everyone.

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