Paul’s Joy at the Corinthians’ Repentance

Therefore since we[a] have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of body and spirit, accomplishing holiness in the fear of God. Make room for us in your hearts[b]. We have wronged no one, we have ruined no one, we have defrauded no one.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 7:1 Here “since” is supplied as a component of the participle (“have”) which is understood as causal
  2. 2 Corinthians 7:2 Literally “make room for us”

Therefore, since we have these promises,(A) dear friends,(B) let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness(C) out of reverence for God.

Paul’s Joy Over the Church’s Repentance

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

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