2 Corinthians 7:1

Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Berean Standard Bible

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

2Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 19:9He commanded them, saying, “You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the LORD.

Psalms 51:10Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.

Proverbs 8:13To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.

Proverbs 20:9Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”?

Isaiah 1:16Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil!

Jeremiah 4:14Wash the evil from your heart, O Jerusalem, so that you may be saved. How long will you harbor wicked thoughts within 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 →

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