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2 Corinthians 7:1
New English Translation
2 Corinthians 7:1
New English Translation
Self-Purification
7 Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves[a] from everything that could defile the body[b] and the spirit, and thus accomplish[c] holiness out of reverence for God.[d]
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- 2 Corinthians 7:1 tn Or “purify ourselves.”
- 2 Corinthians 7:1 tn Grk “from every defilement of the flesh.”
- 2 Corinthians 7:1 tn Grk “accomplishing.” The participle has been translated as a finite verb due to considerations of contemporary English style, and “thus” has been supplied to indicate that it represents a result of the previous cleansing.
- 2 Corinthians 7:1 tn Grk “in the fear of God.”
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