2 Corinthians 7:4

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 7:4

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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 7:4

Great is my boldness of speech - He seems to refer to the manner in which he spoke of them to others. Great is my glorying of you - They had probably been very loving and affectionate previously to the time in which they were perverted by their false apostle. He therefore had boasted of them in all the Churches. I am filled with comfort - My affection for you has still the most powerful ascendancy in my soul. Here we may see the affection of the most tender father to his children. ... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 7:4

Verse 4 4.Great is my boldness. Now, as if he had obtained the enlargement of heart that he had desired on the part of the Corinthians, he leaves off complaining, and pours out his heart with cheerfulness. “What need is there that I should expend so much labor upon a matter already accomplished? For I think I have already what I asked. For the things that Titus has reported to me respecting you are not merely sufficient for quieting my mind, but afford me also ground of glorying confidently on... 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 7:4

Boldness of speech. St. Paul feels that he may address them with perfect frankness and openness ( 2 Corinthians 3:12 ). My glorying of you. "My boasting on your account". I am filled with comfort. "I have been filled with the consolation." "Consolation" is the word which occurs so frequently in 2 Corinthians 1:3 , 2 Corinthians 1:4 . I am exceeding joyful. "I superabound in my joy" ( 2 Corinthians 2:2-14 ). In all our tribulation. The clause belongs to both the preceding... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 7:4

Great is my boldness of speech toward you - This verse seems designed to soften the apparent harshness of what he had said 2 Corinthians 6:12, when he intimated that there was a lack of love in them toward him (Bloomfield), as well as to refer to the plainness which he had used all along in his letters to them. He says, therefore, that he speaks freely; he speaks as a friend; he speaks with the utmost openness and frankness; he conceals nothing from them. He speaks freely of their faults, and... 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 7:2-16

Joy at the Corinthians’ repentance (7:2-16)Again Paul appeals to the Corinthians to open their hearts to him, and not to feel hesitant because of the accusations his enemies have made. Nothing in life or death can separate him from them. He assures them that he is overjoyed at the news he has just heard concerning them (2-4).Paul recalls the restlessness he felt in Macedonia as he awaited Titus’ return with news from Corinth. He recalls also the joy he experienced when Titus recounted how he... read more

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