2Cor 7:3 | JFB | STEP | 3. In excusing myself, I do not accuse you, as though you suspected me of such things [Menochius], or as though you were guilty of such things; for I speak only of the false apostles [Estius and Greek commentators]. Rather, "as though you were ungrateful and treacherous" [Beza]. I have said before-- in , ; compare . die and live with you-- the height of friendship. I am ready to die and live with you and for you ( , 20, 24; 2:17, 18). Compare as to Christ, .

‏ 2 Corinthians 7:3

3. In excusing myself, I do not accuse you, as though you suspected me of such things [Menochius], or as though you were guilty of such things; for I speak only of the false apostles [Estius and Greek commentators]. Rather, "as though you were ungrateful and treacherous" [Beza].

I have said before--in 2Co 6:11, 12; compare Php 1:7.

die and live with you--the height of friendship. I am ready to die and live with you and for you (Php 1:7, 20, 24; 2:17, 18). Compare as to Christ, Joh 10:11.