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2 Corinthians 7:2

Contemporary English Version 1995

Make a place for us in your hearts! We haven't mistreated or hurt anyone. We haven't cheated anyone.

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Even when I was in need, I still didn't bother you. In fact, some of the Lord's followers from Macedonia brought me what I needed. I have not been a burden to you in the past, and I will never be a burden.

I have never wanted anyone's money or clothes.

If people won't agree to this teaching, don't welcome them into your home or even greet them.

They want to serve themselves and not Christ the Lord. Their flattery and fancy talk fool people who don't know any better.

Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me. And anyone who welcomes me also welcomes the one who sent me.

If someone won't welcome you or listen to your message, leave their home or town. And shake the dust from your feet at them.

Moses was very angry and said to the Lord, “Don't listen to these men! I haven't done anything wrong to them. I haven't taken as much as a donkey.”

If you consider me a friend because of Christ, then welcome Onesimus as you would welcome me.

Sending Onesimus back to you makes me very sad.

Both you and God are witnesses that we were pure and honest and innocent in our dealings with you followers of the Lord.

Aristarchus is in jail with me. He sends greetings to you, and so does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. You have already been told to welcome Mark, if he visits you.

Be sure to give him a cheerful welcome, just as people who serve the Lord deserve.

I don't want any of you to think I am a fool. But if you do, then let me be a fool and brag a little.

We don't do shameful things that must be kept secret. And we don't try to fool anyone or twist God's message around. God is our witness that we speak only the truth, so others will be sure we can be trusted.

We can be proud of our clear conscience. We have always lived honestly and sincerely, especially when we were with you. And we were guided by God's gift of undeserved grace instead of by the wisdom of this world.

If the people of a town welcome you, eat whatever they offer.




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