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.
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Gill's Exposition
Having therefore these promises,.... That God will walk in his temple, and dwell in his churches, be their God, and they his people, that he will receive them, and be their Father, and they his sons…
Barnes' Notes
Having therefore these promises - The promises referred to in 2Co 6:17-18; the promise that God would be a Father, a protector, and a friend The idea is, that as we have a promise that God would dwell…
Adam Clarke
Having therefore these promises - The promises mentioned in the three last verses of the preceding chapter, to which this verse should certainly be joined.
Let us cleanse ourselves - Let us apply to…
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. This exhortation is given with most tender affection to those who…
Cambridge Bible
2Co 7:1. Having therefore these promises Literally, promises such as these (soche promeses, Tyndale and Cranmer), i.e. those that have just been mentioned.
let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness…
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