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Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:1-16

Shall we turn in our Bibles now to II Corinthians, chapter seven.The first verse of chapter seven immediately refers us back to chapter six. And so as we look at this, we realize that chapter seven more, verse one of chapter seven, more appropriately belongs with chapter six. This is one of those cases where I feel they made a mistake in their chapter separations.Originally, when Paul wrote his letter to the Corinthians, it was just a letter that they were to read straight through. In about the... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 7:1-16

2 Corinthians 7:1 . Having therefore these promises. Our good archbishop Langton is blamed by many critics for separating this verse from the preceding chapter. The great and precious promises of the new covenant are all designed to embolden our approaches to God. If he adopt us, and make us his living temple, then we should resemble him in holiness. This holiness, it would seem, is taught here, both as a progressive, and as an instantaneous work. The first effort towards holiness is the... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 2 Corinthians 7:12-16

2 Corinthians 7:12-16Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong.Church disciplineI. Church discipline should be exercised for the good of the whole Church (2 Corinthians 7:12). The particular individual referred to here was the incestuous person (1 Corinthians 5:1). The apostle here states that this discipline was not merely for the offender’s sake, nor indeed for the sake of the offended. His object in writing was not merely to chastise the one, and... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:16

16 I rejoice therefore that I have confidence in you in all things . Ver. 16. I rejoice therefore ] Thus by praising them, he further winneth upon them, whom before he had more sharply handled. Sour and sweet make the best sauce. read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 2 Corinthians 7:16

that: 2 Thessalonians 3:4, Philemon 1:8, Philemon 1:21 Reciprocal: Galatians 5:10 - confidence Philippians 1:6 - confident read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 7:16

16. Confidence In this word is the final seal of settlement of all misgivings between St. Paul and his Corinthians. The agonies of suspense and distrust are all over, and their hearts are one. He will meet them again as their assured apostle. And he will now exhibit his confidence in their fidelity by moving them to open their pockets, and give a generous lead in furnishing funds for the poor saints at Jerusalem. read more