2 Corinthians 7:2
Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.
Cross-reference
In 2 Corinthians 12:14-18, Paul reiterates his refusal to burden the Corinthians and confirms Titus's integrity — reinforcing his claim of innocence here.
In 2 Corinthians 11:16, Paul again pleads to be received, even as a fool — reinforcing his appeal for acceptance here.
2 Corinthians 11:9 shows Paul avoiding burdening the church — exemplifying his claim of taking no advantage in 7:2.
2 Corinthians 6:3-7 lists Paul's blameless ministry — supporting his assertion in 7:2 of wronging no one.
2 Corinthians 4:2 renounces deceit — aligning with Paul's claim of corrupting no one in 7:2.
2 Corinthians 1:12 defends Paul's sincere conduct — reinforcing his integrity claim in 7:2.
In 2 Corinthians 12:18, Paul confirms that neither he nor Titus exploited the Corinthians — directly backing his claim.
In 2 Corinthians 12:16, Paul sarcastically references accusations of craftiness, reinforcing his denial of exploitation here.
In 2 Corinthians 6:6, Paul lists virtues like purity and sincere love that support his claim of blameless conduct here.
In 2 Corinthians 11:6, Paul defends his knowledge despite lacking eloquence — another example of defending his ministry integrity.
1 Thessalonians 2:3-6 shows Paul denying impure motives, deceit, or seeking glory — reinforcing his integrity here.
1 Thessalonians 2:10 appeals to the saints' witness of Paul's blameless conduct — another affirmation of his innocence.
2 Thessalonians 3:7-9 presents Paul's example of working to not be a burden — supporting his claim of not taking advantage.
Philemon 1:17 asks Philemon to receive Onesimus as he would Paul — directly echoing 'make room for us'.
2 John 1:10 warns against welcoming false teachers — the opposite of Paul's request to be accepted.
Numbers 16:15 shows Moses denying he took a donkey or harmed anyone — a parallel defense of righteous leadership against false accusations.
3 John 1:8-10 shows Diotrephes refusing to welcome apostles — a negative contrast to Paul's plea for room.
Acts 20:33 has Paul declaring he coveted no one's silver or gold — same denial of exploiting others for personal gain.
Matthew 10:40 equates receiving apostles with receiving Christ, giving weight to Paul's plea here for the Corinthians to welcome him.
1 Samuel 12:4 records the people affirming Samuel never defrauded them — a direct parallel to Paul's claim that he wronged no one.
1 Samuel 12:3 has Samuel call witnesses to testify he never took a bribe or defrauded anyone — mirroring Paul's self-defense.
In 1 Thessalonians 2:5, Paul denies flattery and greed — a parallel defense of sincere motives without exploitation.
In Philippians 2:29, Paul urges welcoming Epaphroditus with joy — a parallel call to open-hearted acceptance like his plea for room in 7:2.
Colossians 4:10 instructs to welcome Mark — similar to Paul asking the Corinthians to make room for him in 7:2.
Romans 16:18 warns against deceivers who serve themselves — contrasting Paul's claim of not taking advantage of others.
Philemon 1:12 sends Onesimus as Paul's very heart — a parallel entrusting of a loved one to be received.
Matthew 10:14 instructs shaking off dust when not received — contrasting with Paul's plea here for a welcome from the Corinthians.