2 Corinthians 7:2

Paul asks the Corinthians to open their hearts to him, insisting he has wronged, corrupted, or exploited no one. His clear conscience invites their renewed trust.

Cross-references · 23

• Acts 20:33I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.
• 2 Cor 6:12–13It is not our affection, but yours, that is restrained.
• 2 Cor 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.
• Matt 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.
• 1 Th 2:3–6For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.
• 2 Cor 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.
• 2 Th 3:7–9For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not undisciplined among you,
• 1 Sam 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.”
• 2 Cor 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.
• Rom 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.
• Num 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 Jn 1:10If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him.
• Matt 10:40He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me.
• 1 Th 2:10You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed.
• Col 4:10My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him.
• Phlm 1:17So if you consider me a partner, receive him as you would receive me.
• 2 Cor 6:3–7We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry.
• Phil 2:29Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him,
• Luke 10:8If you enter a town and they welcome you, eat whatever is set before you.
• 2 Cor 11:16I repeat: Let no one take me for a fool. But if you do, then receive me as a fool, so that I too may boast a little.
• Phlm 1:12I am sending back to you him who is my very heart.
• 2 Cor 4:2Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
• 3 Jn 1:8–10Therefore we ought to support such men, so that we may be fellow workers for the truth.

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