2 Corinthians 7:3 bbe — It is not with the purpose of judging you that I say this: for I have said before that you are in our hearts for life a…

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"It is not with the purpose of judging you that I say this: for I have said before that you are in our hearts for life and death together."

— 2 Corinthians 7:3, Bible in Basic English

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2 Corinthians 7 — Context

1

Because God, then, will give us such rewards, dear brothers, let us make ourselves clean from all evil of flesh and spirit, and become completely holy in the fear of God.

2

Let your hearts be open to us: we have done no man wrong, no man has been damaged by us, we have made no profit out of any man,

3

It is not with the purpose of judging you that I say this: for I have said before that you are in our hearts for life and death together.

4

My words to you are without fear, I am full of pride on account of you: I have great comfort and joy in all our troubles.

5

For even when we had come into Macedonia our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; there were fightings outside and fears inside.

6

But God who gives comfort to the poor in spirit gave us comfort by the coming of Titus;

2 Corinthians 7:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 7:3 say?
2 Corinthians 7:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “It is not with the purpose of judging you that I say this: for I have said before that you are in our hearts for life and death together.”
Where is 2 Corinthians 7:3 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 7:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 7, verse 3.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 7:3.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 7:3 in?
2 Corinthians 7:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 7:3?
2 Corinthians 7:3 reads (BBE): “It is not with the purpose of judging you that I say this: for I have said before that you are in our hearts for life and death together.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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