2 Corinthians 7:1 “Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourse…”

2 Corinthians 7:1

Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

Having therefore these promises, beloved, let’s cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

American Standard Version

Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Geneva Bible 1599

Seing then we haue these promises, dearely beloued, let vs clense our selues from all filthinesse of the flesh and spirit, and finish our sanctification in the feare of God.

Darby Translation

Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us purify ourselves from every pollution of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in God's fear.

Young's Literal Translation

Having, then, these promises, beloved, may we cleanse ourselves from every pollution of flesh and spirit, perfecting sanctification in the fear of God;

Bible in Basic English

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.

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Cross references

“therefore”

2 Peter 1:4–8 Hebrews 4:1 2 Corinthians 1:20 2 Corinthians 6:17 2 Corinthians 6:18 Romans 5:20

2 Peter 1:4–8 · BSB

Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

Hebrews 4:1 · BSB

Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be deemed to have fallen short of it.

2 Corinthians 1:20 · BSB

For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.

2 Corinthians 6:17 · BSB

“Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.”

2 Corinthians 6:18 · BSB

And: “I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”

Romans 5:20 · BSB

The law came in so that the trespass would increase; but where sin increased, grace increased all the more,

“let”

1 Peter 2:11 James 4:8 Psalm 51:10 1 John 3:3 1 Peter 1:22 1 John 1:7

1 Peter 2:11 · BSB

Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul.

James 4:8 · BSB

Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Psalm 51:10 · BSB

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.

1 John 3:3 · BSB

And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure.

1 Peter 1:22 · BSB

Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.

1 John 1:7 · BSB

But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.

“filthiness”

1 Thessalonians 5:23 Isaiah 55:7 1 Corinthians 6:20 Ephesians 2:3 Jeremiah 4:14

1 Thessalonians 5:23 · BSB

Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Isaiah 55:7 · BSB

Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.

1 Corinthians 6:20 · BSB

you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.

Ephesians 2:3 · BSB

All of us also lived among them at one time, fulfilling the cravings of our flesh and indulging its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature children of wrath.

Jeremiah 4:14 · BSB

Wash the evil from your heart, O Jerusalem, so that you may be saved. How long will you harbor wicked thoughts within you?

“perfecting”

1 Thessalonians 4:7 Philippians 3:12–15 Matthew 5:48 1 Thessalonians 3:13 Hebrews 12:23 1 Peter 5:10

1 Thessalonians 4:7 · BSB

For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness.

Philippians 3:12–15 · BSB

Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.

Matthew 5:48 · BSB

Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

1 Thessalonians 3:13 · BSB

so that He may establish your hearts in blamelessness and holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. Amen.

Hebrews 12:23 · BSB

in joyful assembly, to the congregation of the firstborn, enrolled in heaven. You have come to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect,

1 Peter 5:10 · BSB

And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

“in”

Proverbs 8:13 Proverbs 16:6 Psalm 19:9 Acts 9:31 Hebrews 12:28 2 Chronicles 19:9

Proverbs 8:13 · BSB

To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.

Proverbs 16:6 · BSB

By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns aside from evil.

Psalm 19:9 · BSB

The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.

Acts 9:31 · BSB

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.

Hebrews 12:28 · BSB

Therefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.

2 Chronicles 19:9 · BSB

He commanded them, saying, “You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the LORD.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.

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