哥林多後書 7:15 CUNPTS

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 7:15

(15) His inward affection.—The margin gives the literal meaning of the Greek, which is used here with the same meaning as in 2 Corinthians 6:12. Perhaps “heart,” or “feelings,” would be the best English equivalent. The recollection of what had passed at Corinth had bound him by ties of closest sympathy with the disciples there.With fear and trembling.—The combination is a favourite one with St. Paul. (Comp. 1 Corinthians 2:3; Ephesians 6:5; Philippians 2:12.) What it means is that Titus had... 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 7:2-16

Chapter 19REPENTANCE UNTO LIFE.2 Corinthians 7:2-16 (R.V)IN this fine passage St. Paul completes, as far as it lay upon his side to do so, his reconciliation with the Corinthians. It concludes the first great division of his Second Epistle, and henceforth we hear no more of the sinner censured so severely in the First. {2 Corinthians 5:1-21} But see on 2 Corinthians 2:5-11, or of the troubles which arose in the Church over the disciplinary treatment of his sin. The end of a quarrel between... 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

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 7:12-16

(12) Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you. (13) Therefore we were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all. (14) For if I have boasted anything to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 7:12-16

12-16 The apostle was not disappointed concerning them, which he signified to Titus; and he could with joy declare the confidence he had in them for the time to come. Here see the duties of a pastor and of his flock; the latter must lighten the troubles of the pastoral office, by respect and obedience; the former make a due return by his care of them, and cherish the flock by testimonies of satisfaction, joy, and tenderness. read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:1-99

2Co 7 WE HAVE THEN these striking promises from the lips of God. If we are separate from the world, and face whatever loss that may involve, we shall find God acting as Father toward us, and we shall enter consciously into the good and sweetness of the relationship in which we are set. Now having such promises we are exhorted (as we open chapter 7) to purify ourselves, and thus perfect holiness in the fear of God. Notice that it says, “from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit.” This is a... read more