2 Corinthians 7:1

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

Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let’s cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2Make room for us in your hearts; we have wronged no one, we corrupted no one, we have taken advantage of no one. 3I do not speak to condemn you, for I have said before that you are in our hearts, to die together and to live together.

2 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
• havingἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• theseοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• promisesἐπαγγελίαepaggelia · promiseG1860
• belovedἀγαπητόςagapētos · belovedG27
• let’s cleanseκαθαρίζωkatharizō · to cleanG2511
• ourselvesἑαυτοῦheautou · themselfG1438
• from allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• defilementμολυσμόςmolusmos · defilementG3436
• of fleshσάρξsarx · fleshG4561
• and spiritπνεῦμαpneuma · spirit/breath: spiritG4151
• perfectingἐπιτελέωepiteleō · to completeG2005
• holinessἁγιωσύνηhagiōsunē · holinessG42
• in the fearφόβοςphobos · fearG5401
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 7:1

• 2 Corinthians 1:20For as many as the promises of God are, in Him they are yes; therefore through Him also is our Amen to the glory of God through us.
• 2 Corinthians 6:17Therefore, come out from their midst and be separate,” says the Lord. “And do not touch what is unclean; And I will welcome you.
• Romans 5:20The Law came in so that the offense would increase; but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more,
• Romans 6:1What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin so that grace may increase?
• Hebrews 4:1Therefore, we must fear if, while a promise remains of entering His rest, any one of you may seem to have come short of it.
• 2 Peter 1:4Through these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world on account of lust.
• Psalms 51:10Create in me a clean heart, God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me.
• Psalms 119:9How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to Your word.
• Proverbs 20:9Who can say, “I have cleansed my heart, I am pure from my sin”?
• Proverbs 30:12There is a kind who is pure in his own eyes, Yet is not washed from his filthiness.
• Isaiah 1:16“Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; Remove the evil of your deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil,
• Jeremiah 13:27As for your adulteries and your lustful neighings, The outrageous sin of your prostitution On the hills in the field, I have seen your abominations. Woe to you, Jerusalem! How long will you remain unclean?”
• Ezekiel 18:30“Therefore I will judge you, house of Israel, each according to his conduct,” declares the Lord God. “Repent and turn away from all your offenses, so that wrongdoing does not become a stumbling block to you.
• Ezekiel 36:25Then I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your filthiness and from all your idols.
• Matthew 5:8“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
• Matthew 12:33“Either assume the tree to be good as well as its fruit good, or assume the tree to be bad as well as its fruit bad; 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