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2 Corinthians 7:2

The Passion Translation

Again, I urge you, make room for us in your hearts, for we have wronged no one, corrupted no one, and taken advantage of no one.

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Remember, when I was with you I didn’t bother anyone when I needed money, for my needs were always supplied by my Macedonian friends. So I was careful, and will continue to be careful, that I never become a burden to you in any way.

“I haven’t been after your money or any of your possessions.

So if anyone comes into your fellowship claiming to be a true believer yet doesn’t bring this teaching, you are not to consider him as a fellow believer, nor should you welcome him into your homes.

For people like this are not truly serving the Lord, our Messiah, but are being driven by their own desires for a following. Utilizing their smooth words and well-rehearsed blessings, they seek to deceive the hearts of innocent ones.

“Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives the One who sent me.

And if anyone doesn’t listen to you and rejects your message, when you leave that house or town, shake the dust off your feet.

So if you consider me your friend and partner, accept him the same way you would accept me.

He is my very heart, and I’ve sent him back to you with this letter.

With God as our witness you saw how we lived among you—in holiness, in godly relationships, and without fault.

Aristarchus, a fellow prisoner here with me, sends you his love. And Joshua (who is also called Justus) along with Mark, the cousin of Barnabas, also send you their loving greetings. You have already been informed that if Mark comes to you, receive him warmly. These three men are the only ones of the circumcision who have aided me here in the work of the kingdom of God, and they have been a great blessing to me.

So warmly welcome him home in the Lord, with joyous love, and esteem him highly, for people like him deserve it.

So I repeat. Let no one think that I’m a fool. But if you do, at least show me the patience you would show a fool, so that I too may boast a little.

We reject every shameful cover-up and refuse to resort to cunning trickery or distorting the Word of God. Instead, we open up our souls to you by presenting the truth to everyone’s conscience in the sight and presence of God.

We rejoice in saying with complete honesty and a clear conscience that God has empowered us to conduct ourselves in a holy manner and with no hidden agenda. God’s marvelous grace enables us to minister to everyone with pure motives, not in the clever wisdom of the world. This is especially true in all of our dealings with you.

“When you enter into a new town, and you have been welcomed by its people, follow these rules: Eat what is served you.




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