2Cor 7:2-4 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 2Cor 7:2-4: 7:2-4 Please open your hearts to us: Paul picks up his plea from 6:11-13 (see study note on 6:14–7:1). Paul had a deep concern for the churches (11:28 ), expressed by seeking a close bond of fellowship. When he was misunderstood, he explained his actions, as he does here. • We have not ... taken advantage of anyone: That is, by taking their money.

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‏ 2 Corinthians 7:2-4

Summary for 2Cor 7:2-4: 7:2-4 ^a Please open your hearts to us: Paul picks up his plea from 6:11-13 ^b (see study note on 6:14–7:1). Paul had a deep concern for the churches (11:28 ^c), expressed by seeking a close bond of fellowship. When he was misunderstood, he explained his actions, as he does here.

• We have not ... taken advantage of anyone: That is, by taking their money.
7:4 ^d All our troubles might refer to Paul’s many hardships (6:5 ^e) or his problems with the Corinthians themselves. Either way, he was filled with joy because the church’s response had greatly encouraged him (as he explains in 7:5-16 ^f).