2 Corinthians 7:1 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:1-4

These verses contain a double exhortation:? I. To make a progress in holiness, or to perfect holiness in the fear of God, 2 Cor. 7:1. This exhortation is given with most tender affection to those who were dearly beloved, and enforced by strong arguments, even the consideration of those exceedingly great and precious promises which were mentioned in the former chapter, and which the Corinthians had an interest in and a title to. The promises of God are strong inducements to sanctification, in... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:1

Having therefore these promises ,.... That God will walk in his temple, and dwell in his churches, be their God, and they his people, that he will receive them, and be their Father, and they his sons and daughters; which promises they had not in hope, as Old Testament saints had the promises of the Messiah and his kingdom, and as New Testament saints have of the resurrection, the new heavens and new earth, and of appearing with Christ in glory; but in hand, in actual possession; for God was... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 7:1

Having therefore these promises - The promises mentioned in the three last verses of the preceding chapter, to which this verse should certainly be joined. Let us cleanse ourselves - Let us apply to him for the requisite grace of purification; and avoid every thing in spirit and practice which is opposite to the doctrine of God, and which has a tendency to pollute the soul. Filthiness of the flesh - The apostle undoubtedly means, drunkenness, fornication, adultery, and all such sins... read more

John Calvin

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

Verse 1 1.These promises, therefore. God, it is true, anticipates us in his promises by his pure favor; but when he has, of his own accord, conferred upon us his favor, he immediately afterwards requires from us gratitude in return. Thus what he said to Abraham, I am thy God, (Genesis 17:7,) was an offer of his undeserved goodness, yet he at the same time added what he required from him — Walk before me, and be thou perfect As, however, this second clause is not always expressed, Paul instructs... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:1

Having then these promises. The promises of God's indwelling and fatherly love ( 2 Corinthians 6:16-18 ). Dearly beloved. Perhaps the word is added to soften the sternness of the preceding admonition. Let us cleanse ourselves. Every Christian, even the best, has need of daily cleansing from his daily assoilment ( John 13:10 ), and this cleansing depends on the purifying activity of moral effort maintained by the help of God's grace. Similarly St. John ( 1 John 3:1-3 ), after... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:1

"Having therefore these promises," which the apostle had just mentioned ( 2 Corinthians 6:16-18 ), what were the Corinthians expected to be? "Sons and daughters" of the Father, God in Christ. But the condition was, "Be ye separate, touch not the unclean thing, and I will receive you." There was a character involved ("sons and daughters"); there was something to be done; then "I will receive you." St. Paul is specific in his appeal: "Let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness [defilement]... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:1

It is too customary for religions of human origin and authority to lay stress upon merely external and ceremonial purity. Many such religions pay not the slightest attention to the higher claims of morality. Now, Judaism used all its ceremonial cleansings as means for developing the idea of true morality. And Christianity is emphatically a religion of holiness. This appears from considering the unique and sinless character of Christ, the spirituality of his teaching; and further, from the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:1

I. CONSIDER THE DIVINE PROMISES . 1 . How numerous they are . Some are specified in preceding verses. Divine promise is, however, found in all parts of the Scripture. The crown of revelation is thickly studded with the pearls of promise. God encourages his people by multiplying promises to them. 2 . How varied . There are promises suited to every condition—for joy, sorrow, sickness, health, penury, prosperity, weakness, strength. We change greatly in experience, but in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:1

The Apostle John gives a very similar counsel. In 1 John 3:3 he says, "And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure." Our hope is based upon the promises; and the promises which the apostle has been recalling to mind are St. Paul argues in this way—Because you are saved, because you have entered into such a state of privilege, because you are covered by such "exceeding great and precious promises," therefore be in earnest to cleanse yourselves from all... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:1-4

"Having therefore these promises," etc. In these verses the apostle exhorts the Corinthians to two things. I. TO THE PURSUIT OF SPIRITUAL PURITY . "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." He seems to regard the attainment of spiritual purity as consisting in two things. 1 . Getting rid of the wrong . "Let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:1-4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 7:1

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

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:1-4

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