Note 1 at 2 Cor. 7:2: Paul is continuing to beseech the Corinthians (just as he had in 6:13) to open up their hearts to him and show their love. He had repeatedly vied for their affection (1 Cor. 4:1, 15-16; 9:1-2; 11:1; 2 Cor. 3:1-5) and he will do it twice more in this letter (2 Cor. 10:7-11; 11:1-16).