2 Corinthians 7:1-16 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

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:5-11

There seems to be a connection between 2 Cor. 2:13; 7:5 (where the apostle said he had no rest in his spirit when he found not Titus at Troas) and the 2 Cor. 2:13; 7:5: and so great was his affection to the Corinthians, and his concern about their behaviour in relation to the incestuous person, that, in his further travels, he still had no rest till he heard from them. And now he tells them, I. How he was distressed, 2 Cor. 7:5. He was troubled when he did not meet with Titus at Troas, and... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:12-16

In these verses the apostle endeavours to comfort the Corinthians, upon whom his admonitions had had such good effect. And in order thereto, 1. He tells them he had a good design in his former epistle, which might be thought severe, 2 Cor. 7:12. It was not chiefly for his cause that did the wrong, not only for his benefit, much less merely that he should be punished; nor was it merely for his cause that suffered wrong, namely, the injured father, and that he might have what satisfaction could... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 7:5-16

7:5-16 For when we arrived in Macedonia we could find no rest for our body, but we were sore pressed on every side. There were wars without and fears within. But he who comforts the lowly comforted us--I mean God--by the arrival of Titus. We found this comfort not only in his arrival, but in the comfort which he found amongst you, for he brought news of your longing to see me, of your grief for the past situation, of your zeal to show your loyalty to me. The consequence was that my gladness... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 7:11-13

7:2-4 We have wronged no one. We have corrupted no one. We have taken advantage of no one. I am not speaking with any intention of condemnation. I have already told you that you are in our hearts, so that I am ready to die with you and to live with you. I have every confidence in you. I know that I can boast much about you. My comfort is complete. I am overflowing with joy amidst all the things that press sore upon me. Paul is speaking with the accents of purest love. The breaches are... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 7:14-18

7:1 Do not allow yourselves to become joined in an alien yoke with unbelievers. What partnership can there be between righteousness and lawlessness? What fellowship can darkness have with light? What concord can there be with Christ and Belial? What share can the believer have with the unbeliever? What agreement can the temple of God have with idols? For you are the temple of the living God, even as God said, "I will dwell in them and I will walk in them, and I will be their God and they will... 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

John Gill

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

Receive us ,.... Into your affections, let us have a place in your hearts, as you have in ours: Gospel ministers ought to be received with love and respect, both into the hearts and houses of the saints; for "he that receiveth you", says Christ, "receiveth me", Matthew 10:40 . Their doctrines are to be received in the love of them, and with faith and meekness; and this may be another part of the apostle's meaning here; receive the word and ministry of reconciliation, which we as the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:3

I speak not this to condemn you ,.... Referring either to the exhortations before given, to have no sinful conversation with unbelievers, and to cleanse themselves from all impurity, external and internal; and to go on in a course of holiness, in the fear of God, to the end of life; or to the account just given of himself and fellow ministers; and his sense is this, the exhortations I have given must not be so understood, as though I charged and accused you with keeping company with... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:4

Great is my boldness of speech towards you ,.... Or "liberty of speaking", which I use with you; I very freely, and without any disguise, open my mind to you; I faithfully tell you your faults; I am free in my exhortations and counsels to you, as in the case of the incestuous person, and in other instances, which is a sign of true friendship; for had I any suspicion of you, or not cordial affection for you, I should have been more reserved, more upon my guard, and have spoke and wrote with... read more

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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:5-11

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:12-16

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 7:5-16

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 7:11-13

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 7:14-18

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

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:4

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