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2 Corinthians 7:1 KJV
2 Corinthians · chapter 7 · verse 1
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.2 Corinthians 7:1 · King James Version
2 Corinthians 7:1 in context
1Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
2Receive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.
3I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you.
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Cross references
- 1 Thessalonians 4:7
- 1 Peter 2:11
- James 4:8
- Proverbs 8:13
- Psalms 51:10
- 1 John 3:3
- Ezekiel 36:25-26
- 2 Peter 1:4-8
Key words (Strong's)
- perfectingepiteleōto bring to an end, accomplish, perfect, execute, complete, to take upon one s self, to…G2005 →
- ourselvesheautouhimself, herself, itself, themselvesG1438 →
- promisesepangeliaannouncement, promise, the act of promising, a promise given or to be given, a promised…G1860 →
- holinesshagiōsynēmajesty, holiness, moral purityG42 →
- belovedagapētosbeloved, esteemed, dear, favourite, worthy of loveG27 →
- cleansekatharizōto make clean, cleanse, from physical stains and dirt, utensils, food, a leper, to…G2511 →
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These verses contain a double exhortation: - I. To make a progress in holiness, or to perfect holiness in the fear of God, Co2 7:1.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-4