2 Coríntios 7

2 Coríntios 7

7:1 7:2 7:3 7:4 7:5 7:6 7:7 7:8 7:9 7:10 7:11 7:12 7:13 7:14 7:15 7:16 2 CORINTHIANS - PAUL'S MINISTRY IN THE LIGHT OF THE INDESCRIBABLE GIFT Charts from Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission Another Chart from Charles Swindoll A Third Chart Overview of Second Corinthians 2Co 1:1-7:16 Character of Paul 2Co 8:1-9:15 Collection for the Saints 2Co 10:1-12:21 Credentials of Paul Testimonial & Didactic Practical Apologetic Past: Misunderstanding & Explanation Present: Practical Project Future: Anxieties Apostle's Conciliation, Ministry & Exhortations Apostle's Solicitation for Judean Saints Apostle's Vindication of Himself Forgiveness, Reconciliation Gratitude Confidence Vindication Ephesus to Macedonia: Change of Itinerary Explained Macedonia: Preparation for Visit to Corinth To Corinth: Certainty and Imminence of the Visit 2Co 1:1-7:16 2Co 8:1-9:15 2Co 10:1-12:21 2Corinthians written ~ 56-57AD - see Chronological Table of Paul's Life and Ministry Adapted & modified from Jensen's Survey of the New Testament (Highly Recommended Resource) & Wilkinson's Talk Thru the Bible INTRODUCTIONS TO SECOND CORINTHIANS: IRVING JENSEN - Introduction and study tips - excellent preliminary resource - scroll to page 1877 (Notes on both 1-2 Cor begin on p 1829) JOHN MACARTHUR 2 Corinthians Introduction - same as in the Study Bible JAMES VAN DINE 2 Corinthians - Author, Purpose, Outline, Argument CHARLES SWINDOLL - 2 Corinthians Overview MARK SEIFRID - The Message of Second Corinthians: 2 Corinthians as the Legitimation of the Apostle J VERNON MCGEE - 2 Corinthians Introduction DAN WALLACE - 2 Corinthians: Introduction, Argument, and Outline DAVID MALICK - An Introduction To Second Corinthians 2 Corinthians 7:1 Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. KJV 2 Corinthians 7:1 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. NET 2 Corinthians 7:1 Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that could defile the body and the spirit, and thus accomplish holiness out of reverence for God. BGT 2 Corinthians 7:1 ταύτας οὖν ἔχοντες τὰς ἐπαγγελίας, ἀγαπητοί, καθαρίσωμεν ἑαυτοὺς ἀπὸ παντὸς μολυσμοῦ σαρκὸς καὶ πνεύματος, ἐπιτελοῦντες ἁγιωσύνην ἐν φόβῳ θεοῦ. NLT 2 Corinthians 7:1 Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. And let us work toward complete holiness because we fear God. ESV 2 Corinthians 7:1 Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God. NIV 2 Corinthians 7:1 Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. YLT 2 Corinthians 7:1 Having, then, these promises, beloved, may we cleanse ourselves from every pollution of flesh and spirit, perfecting sanctification in the fear of God; ASV 2 Corinthians 7:1 Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. CSB 2 Corinthians 7:1 Therefore, dear friends, since we have such promises, let us cleanse ourselves from every impurity of the flesh and spirit, completing our sanctification in the fear of God. MIT 2 Corinthians 7:1 Because we have these promises, loved ones, let us cleanse ourselves from every contamination of flesh and spirit. In fear of God completely instantiate holiness. NKJ 2 Corinthians 7:1 Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. NRS 2 Corinthians 7:1 Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and of spirit, making holiness perfect in the fear of God. NAB 2 Corinthians 7:1 Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of flesh and spirit, making holiness perfect in the fear of God. NJB 2 Corinthians 7:1 Since these promises have been made to us, my dear friends, we should wash ourselves clean of everything that pollutes either body or spirit, bringing our sanctification to completion in the fear of God. GWN 2 Corinthians 7:1 Since we have these promises, dear friends, we need to cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit and live a holy life in the fear of God. BBE 2 Corinthians 7:1 Because God, then, will give us such rewards, dear brothers, let us make ourselves clean from all evil of flesh and spirit, and become completely holy in the fear of God. Therefore - 2Cor 1:20; 2Co 6:16, 17,18; Ro 5:20+, Ro 5:21+; Ro 6:1-2+, Ro 6:3-4+, Ro 6:5-10+, Ro 6:11+; Hebrews 4:1+; 2Pe 1:4+, 2Pe 1:5+, 2Pe 1:6+, 2Pe 1:7+, 2Pe 1:8+ let us cleanse ourselves: Ps 51:10; 119:9; Prs 20:9; 30:12; Isa 1:16; Jer 13:27; Ezek 18:30, 31, 32; Ezek 36:25,26; Mt 5:8+; Mt 12:33; Mt 23:25,26; Lk 11:39,40; Titus 2:11+, Titus 2:12-+, Titus 2:13-+; Titus 2:14+;Titus 2:15+; Jas 4:8; 1Pe 1:22+; 1Pe 2:11+; 1Jn 1:7,9; 3:3) from all defilement of flesh and spirit: Isa 55:7 Jer 4:14 1Co 6:20 Eph 2:3 1Th 5:23 perfecting: Mt 5:48+; Ep 4:12+, Eph 4:13+; Phil 3:12+, Phil 3:13+, Phil 3:14+, Phil 3:15+; 1Th 3:13+; 1Th 4:7+; Heb 12:23+; 1Pe 5:10+ in the fear of God: 2Ch 19:9 Ps 19:9 Pr 8:13 16:6 Ac 9:31 Heb 12:28 2 Corinthians 7 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Click here for in depth commentary on 2 Corinthians 7:1 Related Passages: 1 Peter 2:11+ Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul. 2 Peter 1:4+ For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world by lust. 2 Timothy 2:19+ Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are His," and, "Let everyone who names the name of the Lord abstain (aorist imperative see our need to depend on the Holy Spirit to obey) from wickedness." Leviticus 11:44-45+, For I am the LORD your God. Consecrate (Hebrew verb qadash signifies an act or a state in which people or things are set aside for use in the worship of God) yourselves (Hebrew = nephesh = literally "your souls") therefore, and be holy; for I am holy. And you shall not make yourselves unclean with any of the swarming things that swarm on the earth. 'For I am the LORD, who brought you up from the land of Egypt, to be your God; thus you shall be holy for I am holy.'" (cf Lev 19:2, 20:26) Ps 128:1 How blessed is everyone who fears (Lxx phobeo is present tense - lifestyle) the LORD, who walks (In the Lxx poreuo in present tense - lifestyle) in His ways. (cf Ps 112:1) GOD'S PROMISES MOTIVATE SAINT'S PRACTICES This verse most naturally goes with the preceding passages and therefore is an example of a less optimal chapter break (Verse numbers and chapters of course were added by men, not inspired by God!) Note that cleansing from defilement and perfecting holiness (the two sides of sanctification) are motivated (1) by God's promises and (2) by a reverential, filial fear of God. Therefore (oun) is a term of conclusion indicating that the statement it introduces is an inference drawn from the context, usually the preceding context. Always stop and ask the question "What is the therefore there for?" This conjunction clearly refers to the seven promises just mentioned at the end of 2Cor 6 (cf Nu 15:37-40ff+). Promises are in effect privileges which brings responsibilities! S Lewis