ACC ~ 2 Corinthians 7 v3

EXHORTING, NOT REJECTING. AMBROSIASTER: Paul wants them to realize in what frame of mind he is speaking to them. He is certainly not rejecting people whom he wants to have as sharers with him, but he is exhorting them to make themselves worthy of this sharing. COMMENTARY ON PAUL’S EPISTLES.

TO DIE TOGETHER AND LIVE TOGETHER. CHRYSOSTOM: Paul mentions both dying and living, in order to preserve the right balance. For there are a lot of people who will sympathize with others in their misfortunes, but when things turn out well for them they become jealous and do not rejoice on their behalf. Not so the faithful, who are not wounded by envy. HOMILIES ON THE EPISTLES OF PAUL TO THE CORINTHIANS 14.1.

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