2 Corinthians 7:2-7 Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.… The apostle's course was remarkably varied. Note — I. THE TROUBLES WHICH ASSAIL THE CHRISTIAN WORKER FROM WITHOUT. 1. Opposition to his doctrine. 2. Persecution. II. THE TROUBLES WHICH ASSAIL HIM FROM WITHIN. We can only conjecture the apostle's "fears." Fear lest — 1. There had been a want of wisdom or devotion in Christian service. 2. The work of God should have suffered through any insufficiency on the part of the worker. 3. At last the labourer should fail of approval. III. THE SUPPORT AND CONSOLATION PROVIDED. 1. The testimony of a good conscience that, however imperfect the service, it had been rendered in sincerity. 2. The assurance that an over-ruling Providence has permitted all that has taken place, even to the temporary discouragement of the toiler for Christ. 3. The conviction that in each trouble the servant has had fellowship with his Lord. 4. The hope and expectation that light affliction will work out an exceeding and eternal weight of glory. (Prof. J. R. Thomson.) Parallel Verses KJV: Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.WEB: Open your hearts to us. We wronged no one. We corrupted no one. We took advantage of no one. |
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