2 Corinthians 7:1

2 Corinthians 7:1

1 Therefore,^a having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

The Corinthians’ Repentance

2 Open your hearts to us. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, ^awe have cheated no one.

3 I do not say this to condemn; for ^aI have said before that you are in our hearts, to die together and to live together.

4 ^aGreat is my boldness of speech toward you, ^bgreat is my boasting on your behalf. ^cI am filled with comfort. I am exceedingly joyful in all our tribulation.

5 For indeed, ^awhen we came to Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but ^bwe were troubled on every side. ^cOutside were conflicts, inside were fears.

Commentaries:

Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown

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SELF-PURIFICATION THEIR DUTY RESULTING FROM THE FOREGOING. HIS LOVE TO THEM, AND JOY AT THE GOOD EFFECTS ON THEM OF HIS FORMER EPISTLE, AS REPORTED BY TITUS. (2Co. 7:1-16)

cleanse ourselves—This is the conclusion of the exhortation (II Corinthians 6:1, II Corinthians 6:14; I John 3:3; Revelation 22:11).

filthiness—"the unclean thing" (II Corinthians 6:17).

of the flesh—for instance, fornication, prevalent at Corinth (I Corinthians 6:15-18).

and spirit—for instance, idolatry, direct or indirect (I Corinthians 6:9; I Corinthians 8:1, I Corinthians 8:7; I Corinthians 10:7, I Corinthians 10:21-22). The spirit (Psalms 32:2) receives pollution through the flesh, the instrument of uncleanness.

perfecting holiness—The cleansing away impurity is a positive step towards holiness (II Corinthians 6:17). It is not enough to begin; the end crowns the work (Galatians 3:3; Galatians 5:7; Philippians 1:6).

fear of God—often conjoined with the consideration of the most glorious promises (II Corinthians 5:11; Hebrews 4:1). Privilege and promise go hand in hand.

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