American Standard Version
2 Corinthians 7:1
1Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
2 Corinthians 7:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
- New International Version (NIV)Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Context of 2 Corinthians 7:1
Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2Open your hearts to us: we wronged no man, we corrupted no man, we took advantage of no man. 3I say it not to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die together and live together.
Read all of 2 Corinthians 72 Corinthians 7:1 word by word
Ταύτας οὖν ἔχοντες τὰς ἐπαγγελίας, ἀγαπητοί, καθαρίσωμεν ἑαυτοὺς ἀπὸ παντὸς μολυσμοῦ σαρκὸς καὶ πνεύματος ἐπιτελοῦντες ἁγιωσύνην ἐν φόβῳ θεοῦ.¶Read the interlinear
- thereforeοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
- promisesἐπαγγελίαepaggelia · promiseG1860
- belovedἀγαπητόςagapētos · belovedG27
- cleanseκαθαρίζωkatharizō · to cleanG2511
- fleshσάρξsarx · fleshG4561
- spiritπνεῦμαpneuma · spirit/breath: spiritG4151
- holinessἁγιωσύνηhagiōsunē · holinessG42
- fearφόβοςphobos · fearG5401
- Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 7:1
- 2 Corinthians 1:20For how many soever be the promises of God, in him is the yea: wherefore also through him is the Amen, unto the glory of God through us.
- 2 Corinthians 6:17Wherefore Come ye out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, And touch no unclean thing; And I will receive you,
- Romans 5:20And the law came in besides, that the trespass might abound; but where sin abounded, grace did abound more exceedingly:
- Romans 6:1What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
- Hebrews 4:1Let us fear therefore, lest haply, a promise being left of entering into his rest, any one of you should seem to have come short of it.
- 2 Peter 1:4whereby he hath granted unto us his precious and exceeding great promises; that through these ye may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.
- Psalms 51:10Create in me a clean heart, O God; And renew a right spirit within me.
- Psalms 119:9Wherewith shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word.
- Proverbs 20:9Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?
- Proverbs 30:12There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, Andyetare not washed from their filthiness.
- Isaiah 1:16Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil;
- Jeremiah 13:27I have seen thine abominations, even thine adulteries, and thy neighings, the lewdness of thy whoredom, on the hills in the field. Woe unto thee, O Jerusalem! thou wilt not be made clean; how long shall it yet be?
- Ezekiel 18:30Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord Jehovah. Return ye, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin.
- Ezekiel 36:25And I will sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you.
- Matthew 5:8Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
- Matthew 12:33Either make the tree good, and its fruit good; or make the tree corrupt, and its fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by its fruit.
Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 7:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Having therefore these promises - The promises mentioned in the three last verses of the preceding chapter, to which this verse should certainly be joined. Let us cleanse ourselves - Let us apply to him for the requisite grace of purification; and avoid every thing in spirit and practice which is opposite to the doctrine of God, and which has a tendency to pollute the soul. Filthiness of the flesh - The apostle undoubtedly means, drunkenness, fornication…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Having therefore these promises - The promises referred to in 2 Corinthians 6:17-18; the promise that God would be a Father, a protector, and a friend The idea is, that as we have a promise that God would dwell in us, that he would be our God, that he would be to us a Father, we should remove from us whatever is offensive in his sight, and become perfectly holy. Let us cleanse ourselves - Let us purify ourselves. Paul was not afraid to bring into view the…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1An exhortation to holiness, and the whole church entreated to bear affection to the apostle. (1-4) He rejoiced in their sorrowing to repentance. (5-11) And in the comfort they and Titus had together. (12-16) Verses 1-4 The promises of God are strong reasons for us to follow after holiness; we must cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of flesh and spirit. If we hope in God as our Father, we must seek to be holy as he is holy, and perfect as our Father in…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1Paul wanted the church to be a holy group, filled with God's presence. perfecting holiness in the fear of God: Because we fear God, we should show respect in the presence of a holy God (see study note on 5:11).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-162Co 7:1-16. 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. 1. cleanse ourselves--This is the conclusion of the exhortation (2Co 6:1, 14; 1Jo 3:3; Re 22:11). filthiness--"the unclean thing" (2Co 6:17). of the flesh--for instance, fornication, prevalent at Corinth (1Co 6:15-18). and spirit--for instance, idolatry, direct or indirect (1Co 6:9; 8:1…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 7
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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