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2 Corinthians 7

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 7 of 13

1 Therefore having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilements of flesh and of spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

2 Make room for us. We wronged no one, we corrupted no one, we deceitfully coveted no one.

3 I do not speak to condemnation, for I have said before that you are in our hearts, for dying together and living together.

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Chapter Summary

1 He exhorts them to purity of life, 5 and declares what comfort he took in his afflictions.

Key Greek Words

μετάνοια repentance G3341
λύπη grief, sorrow G3077
παράκλησις comfort G3874
σωτηρία salvation G4991
χαρά joy G5479
ἁγιωσύνη holiness G42

People & Context

Paul

The apostle who rejoices over the Corinthians' godly grief and the comfort he received in Macedonia.

Titus

Paul's coworker whose coming and joyful report comforted Paul and refreshed his spirit (vv. 6, 13-14).

Corinthians

The believers whose grief led to repentance and whose obedience Titus reported with affection.

Timeline

Comfort from Titus and Godly Grief

Paul recounts his deep comfort upon arriving in Macedonia when Titus reported the Corinthians' mourning, zeal, and godly grief that led to true repentance [23-25].

2 Corinthians 7:5-11

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