Note 2 at 2 Cor. 7:3: The thought now continues with Paul stating, "I am not saying this to condemn, scold, or make you feel guilty. You are in our hearts and are very dear to us. In fact, our love is so great that neither death nor anything of this life can separate you from us." Such was the love and devotion of Paul for the Corinthians.

Note 3 at 2 Cor. 7:3: Paul is referring to 2 Corinthians 3:2 (see Scripture Cited in 2 Cor. 7:3, above). Paul had the Corinthians written in his heart. If he lived or died, they would still be there.