2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, having these promises, most beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of the flesh and of the spirit, perfecting sanctification in the fear of God.
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2Consider us. We have injured no one; we have corrupted no one; we have defrauded no one.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 19:9And he instructed them, saying, “So shall you act: faithfully, in the fear of the Lord, and with a perfect heart.
Psalms 51:10But I, like a fruitful olive tree in the house of God, have hoped in the mercy of God unto eternity, and forever and ever.
Proverbs 8:13The fear of the Lord hates evil. I detest arrogance, and pride, and every wicked way, and a mouth with a double tongue.
Proverbs 20:9Who is able to say: “My heart is clean. I am pure from sin?”
Isaiah 1:16Wash, become clean, take away the evil of your intentions from my eyes. Cease to act perversely.
Jeremiah 4:14Wash your heart from malice, O Jerusalem, so that you may be saved. How long will harmful thoughts abide in you?
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 7:1
This chapter begins with an exhortation to progressive holiness and a due regard to the ministers of the gospel, ver. 1-4 . Then the apostle returns from a long digression to speak further of the affair concerning the incestuous person, and tells them what comfort he received in his distress about that matter, upon his meeting with Titus ( ver. 5-7 ), and how re rejoiced in their repentance, with the evidences thereof, ver. 8-11 . And, lastly, he concludes with endeavouring to comfort the Corinthians, upon whom… Read the whole commentary →