2 Corinthians 7:1-2

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:1-16

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:2

Receive us; rather, open your hearts to us; make room for us . It is an appeal to them to get rid of the narrowness of heart, the constricted affections, of which he has complained in 2 Corinthians 6:12 . We have wronged… corrupted… defrauded no man. The "no man" in the original is placed first, and this emphatic position, together with its triple repetition, marks St. Paul's insistence on the fact that, whatever his enemies might insinuate, there was no single member of their... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 7:1

Having therefore these promises - The promises referred to in 2 Corinthians 6:17-18; the promise that God would be a Father, a protector, and a friend The idea is, that as we have a promise that God would dwell in us, that he would be our God, that he would be to us a Father, we should remove from us whatever is offensive in his sight, and become perfectly holy.Let us cleanse ourselves - Let us purify ourselves. Paul was not afraid to bring into view the agency of Christians themselves in the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 7:2

Receive us - Tyndale renders this: “understand us.” The word used here (χωρήσατε chōrēsate) means properly, give space, place, or room; and it means here evidently, make place or room for us in your affections; that is, admit or receive us as your friends. It is an earnest entreaty that they would do what he had exhorted them to do in 2 Corinthians 6:13; see the note on that verse. From that he had digressed in the close of the last chapter. He here returns to the subject and asks an... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 7:1

2 Corinthians 7:1. Having therefore these promises Of blessings so unspeakably great and precious, encouraged by them, and in order to our obtaining their complete accomplishment; let us By the exercise of a lively faith in them, and in God’s word in general, by fervent prayer for the purifying influences of the Divine Spirit, and by obedience to the truth, 1 Peter 1:22; cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh All irregular appetites, all outward sin; and of the spirit All... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 7:2-4

2 Corinthians 7:2-4. Receive us With that affection which is due to the faithful servants of Christ, and to those who have been instruments in your conversion and edification; for, whatever may have been insinuated by ill- designing persons to the contrary; we have wronged Or injured; no man In his person. We have corrupted no man In his principles. We have defrauded no man Of his property. In this he intimates, likewise, the good he had done them, but with the utmost modesty, as it... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:1

6:14-7:16 CONCERNING PREVIOUS CORRESPONDENCEThe Christian in ungodly society (6:14-7:1)Apparently the Corinthians still misunderstood what Paul was trying to teach them about relationships with unbelievers (cf. 1 Corinthians 5:9-11). Previously they thought it meant cutting themselves off from unbelievers completely. Now they go to the other extreme and think their relationships can be as close as they like, even to marriage. Not so, says Paul. There must be no permanent and binding relations... read more

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