2 Corinthians 7:1-16

The Triumphant Return of Titus And Paul’s Full Reconciliation With The Corinthian Church (2 Corinthians 7:1-16 )

Having searchingly examined their credentials by portraying to them the essence of the new covenant (chapter 3) and the Gospel (chapters 4-5), and having called them to depart from too close a connection with an idolatrous world (chapter 6), and to cleansing and holiness (2 Corinthians 7:1), and having also established his own genuineness, honesty and reliability as an Apostle of Christ, Paul now again (compare 2 Corinthians 6:13) calls on them to receive him with open hearts, and returns again to the theme of Titus’ visit, expressing his praise and gratitude at its successful conclusion.