2 Corinthians 7:4-16 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 7:4

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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:5

For when we were come into Macedonia ,.... Whither Paul went in quest of Titus, not finding him at Troas, 2 Corinthians 2:12 and where he met with him, and had the agreeable account from him of the state of this church; but here, as elsewhere, they had their troubles: our flesh had no rest ; that is, their outward man, their bodies; they were continually fatigued with preaching, disputing, fighting; what with false teachers, and violent persecutors, they had no rest in their bodies;... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:6

Nevertheless, God that comforteth those that are cast down ,.... Or "humble ones": such as are humbled under the afflicting hand of God, and have low and mean apprehensions of themselves; these God looks unto, dwells with, revives their hearts, cheers their drooping spirits, and fills them with comforts; he has been used to do so with such persons; he has raised comfort to them; they may expect it, and the apostle experienced it; and which he refers to God as the author of it, as he had done... read more

John Gill

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

And not by his coming only ,.... It was not barely by his coming, that he and his fellow ministers were so much comforted: but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you . The church at Corinth received Titus with all respect and reverence; treated him in the most kind and tender manner; satisfied him in the affair of the incestuous person; greatly refreshed his spirits with an account of their faith in Christ, experience of the grace of God, and their regard and close... 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 7:4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 7:6

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

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