2 Corinthians 7:1

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 7:1-16

(e) 7:2-16. The Apostle’s Joy in the Corinthians’ repentanceSt. Paul goes on to ask them to give him their affection, and renews his assurance of purity of deed and motive. He tells them of the suspense in which he had awaited their response to his ’severe’ letter, and his joy at the return of Titus with good news. He is now glad that he vexed them by that letter—though he was inclined to regret his action for a time—because of its happy results in their attitude and conduct; and he concludes... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Corinthians 7:1

VII.(1) Having therefore these promises . . . let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness.—The thought is identical with that of 1 John 3:3. In each there is the contrast between the high ideal to which the believer in Christ is called and the infinite debasement into which he may possibly sink. St. John characteristically presents the law of the spiritual life as a generalised fact of experience: “Every man who has the hope actually does purify himself.” The word for “filthiness” does not... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 2 Corinthians 7:1-16

Sorrow for Sin 2 Corinthians 7:10 All sorrow for sin is not godly sorrow, and does not always work repentance. Sorrow for sin may issue either in spiritual life or in spiritual death. I. Now there may be many reasons why men sorrow for sin. (1) Some men sorrow for sin because they look upon sin not so much as a crime as a ruin. They think of what they have lost through their sin, and as they look upon their ruin they hate the sin. (52) In the second place, some men grieve over sin because of... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:1

4-18Chapter 18NEW TESTAMENT PURITANISM.2 Corinthians 6:14-18; 2 Corinthians 7:1 (R.V)THIS is one of the most peculiar passages in the New Testament. Even a careless reader must feel that there is something abrupt and unexpected in it; it jolts the mind as a stone on the road does a carriage-wheel. Paul has been begging the Corinthians to treat him with the same love and confidence which he has always shown to them, and he urges this claim upon them up to 2 Corinthians 6:13. Then comes this... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 2 Corinthians 7:1-16

8. The Apostle’s Exhortations and Rejoicings. CHAPTER 6:14-7 1. His Exhortations. (2 Corinthians 6:14-18 ; 2 Corinthians 7:1 .) 2. His Rejoicing and Confidence. (2 Corinthians 7:2-16 .) The first exhortation is to separation from evil, without which no true fellowship with God can be enjoyed. It is one of the most important exhortations in the Pauline epistles, and greatly needed in our days of laxity and worldliness among Christians. God calls His people to holiness. “But as He who hath... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 7:1

7:1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the {a} flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.(a) Both of body and soul, that by this means the sanctification may be perfect, consisting in both the parts of the flesh. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 7:1-16

Verse 1 is plainly connected with chapter 6. Because the saints of God have these promises, and because they are dearly beloved, they are exhorted to cleanse themselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit. "Flesh and spirit" are not used here in the same way as in Romans 8:1-39 and Galatians 5:1-26, where the flesh is the corrupted nature of man, and the spirit is the new nature, incapable of sin. Here the flesh speaks rather of our bodily, human condition; and the spirit, of man's... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:1-16

HIS APPEAL TO THE CHURCH NOT TO RECEIVE THE GRACE OF GOD IN VAIN (2 Corinthians 6:1-10 ) These Corinthians as believers on Jesus Christ, had received the grace of God in their justification and all which it implied; but they would have received it “in vain” did it not bring forth the proper fruit in their lives. That such is the meaning is evident by 2 Corinthians 6:3 : “Giving no occasion of stumbling that our ministration be not blamed,” which is the negative side. And by 2 Corinthians... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:1

CONTENTS This Chapter contains many earnest Exhortations, arising out of the foregoing. Paul adds several affectionate Observations, as expressive of his Good-will to the Church. 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. This verse seems to be unconnected with what follows, but rather as the inference, from what was said before, in the preceding Chapter. And, as... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:1

Having, therefore, these promises, mentioned just before, that God would be a father to us, &c. let us cleanse ourselves from all filth or defilement of the flesh, and of the spirit, that is, from all kind of sins. It is not without good grounds, that St. Thomas Aquinas, and the divines in the schools, tell us, that some sins, as those of impurity, gluttony, and drunkenness, may be called carnal sins, bring disorders that in a particular manner affect and defile the body: and that... read more

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