Therefore, dear friends, since we have such promises,(A) let us cleanse ourselves from every impurity of the flesh and spirit,(B) completing our sanctification[a] in the fear of God.(C)

Joy and Repentance

Accept us.[b] We have wronged no one, corrupted(D) no one, defrauded no one. I don’t say this to condemn you, for I have already said that you are in our hearts, to live together and to die together.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 7:1 Or spirit, perfecting holiness
  2. 2 Corinthians 7:2 Lit 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. I do not say this to condemn you; I have said before that you have such a place in our hearts(E) that we would live or die with you.

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