2Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.
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And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.
I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.
Ye are not straitened in us, but ye are straitened in your own bowels. …
Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you. …
For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you; …
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 1-4)These verses contain a double exhortation:— I. To make a progress in holiness, or to perfect holiness in the fear of God , 2 Cor. 7:1. This exhortation is given with most tender affection to those who were dearly beloved, and enforced by strong arguments, even the consideration of those exceedingly great and precious promises which were mentioned in the former chapter, and which the Corinthians ha…
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