King James Version
2 Corinthians 7:1
1Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
2 Corinthians 7:1 in other versions
- 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.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. And let us work toward complete holiness because we fear God.
Context of 2 Corinthians 7:1
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. 2Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man. 3I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you.
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
- Havingἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
- thereforeοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
- theseοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
- promisesὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- promisesἐπαγγελίαepaggelia · promiseG1860
- dearly belovedἀγαπητόςagapētos · belovedG27
- let us cleanseκαθαρίζωkatharizō · to cleanG2511
- ourselvesἑαυτοῦheautou · themselfG1438
- fromἀπόapo · away fromG575
- allπᾶςpas · allG3956
- filthinessμολυσμόςmolusmos · defilementG3436
- of the fleshσάρξsarx · fleshG4561
- andκαίkai · andG2532
- spiritπνεῦμαpneuma · spirit/breath: spiritG4151
- perfectingἐπιτελέωepiteleō · to completeG2005
- holinessἁγιωσύνηhagiōsunē · holinessG42
- inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
- the fearφόβοςphobos · fearG5401
- of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 7:1
- 2 Corinthians 1:20For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.
- 2 Corinthians 6:17Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you,
- Romans 5:20Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:
- Romans 6:1What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
- Hebrews 4:1Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
- 2 Peter 1:4Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
- Psalms 51:10Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
- Psalms 119:9Wherewithal 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, and yet is 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 adulteries, and thy neighings, the lewdness of thy whoredom, and thine abominations on the hills in the fields. Woe unto thee, O Jerusalem! wilt thou not be made clean? when shall it once be?
- Ezekiel 18:30Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord God. Repent, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin.
- Ezekiel 36:25Then will I 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 his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his 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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