2 Corinthians 7:2

Authorized King James Version

Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Χωρήσατε
G5562
Receive
to be in (give) space, i.e., (intransitively) to pass, enter, or (transitively) to hold, admit (literally or figuratively)
#2
ἡμᾶς·
G2248
us
us
#3
οὐδένα
G3762
no man
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
#4
ἠδικήσαμεν
G91
we have wronged
to be unjust, i.e., (actively) do wrong (morally, socially or physically)
#5
οὐδένα
G3762
no man
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
#6
ἐφθείραμεν
G5351
we have corrupted
properly, to shrivel or wither, i.e., to spoil (by any process) or (generally) to ruin (especially figuratively, by moral influences, to deprave)
#7
οὐδένα
G3762
no man
not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e., none, nobody, nothing
#8
ἐπλεονεκτήσαμεν
G4122
we have defrauded
to be covetous, i.e., (by implication) to over-reach

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Corinthians. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection