2 Corinthians — Chapter 7

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2 Corinthians 7:1 Having ^Rtherefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

2 Cor 1:20; 2 Cor 6:17-18

2 Corinthians 7:2 ^RReceive us; we have wronged no man, we have corrupted no man, we have defrauded no man.

2 Cor 11:16; Matt 10:14,40

2 Corinthians 7:3 I speak not this ^Rto condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you.

2 Cor 7:12; 2 Cor 2:4-5

2 Corinthians 7:4 Great is ^Rmy boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation.

2 Cor 3:12; 2 Cor 6:11

2 Corinthians 7:5 For, ^Rwhen we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.

2 Cor 1:16-17; 2 Cor 2:13

2 Corinthians 7:6 Nevertheless God, ^Rthat comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

2 Cor 1:3-4; 2 Cor 2:14

2 Corinthians 7:7 And not by his coming only, ^Rbut by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.

Acts 11:23; Rom 1:12

2 Corinthians 7:8 For ^Rthough I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle hath made you sorry, though it were but for a season.

2 Cor 7:6,11; 2 Cor 2:2-11

2 Corinthians 7:9 Now ^RI rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing.

2 Cor 7:6-7,10; Eccl 7:3

2 Corinthians 7:10 For godly sorrow worketh ^Rrepentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.

2 Cor 12:21; 2 Sam 12:13

2 Corinthians 7:11 For behold this selfsame thing, ^Rthat ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.

2 Cor 7:9; Isa 66:2

2 Corinthians 7:12 Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, ^RI did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you.

2 Cor 2:9; 1 Cor 5:1

2 Corinthians 7:13 Therefore ^Rwe were comforted in your comfort: yea, and exceedingly the more joyed we for the joy of Titus, because his spirit was refreshed by you all.

2 Cor 2:3; Rom 12:15

2 Corinthians 7:14 For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found a truth.

2 Corinthians 7:15 And his ^Rinward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him.

2 Cor 6:12; Gen 43:30

2 Corinthians 7:16 I rejoice therefore ^Rthat I have confidence in you in all things.

2 Thess 3:4; Phlm 1:8,21

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📖 What We’re Reading

2 Corinthians 7:1–4 — Holiness and restored affection

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

God's promises call for cleansing and holiness. Paul appeals for renewed welcome and expresses confidence and joy in the church.

Key Truth: Let God's promises encourage honest holiness.

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2 Corinthians 7:5–10 — Sorrow that leads to repentance

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Titus' arrival brought comfort. Paul distinguishes godly sorrow leading to repentance from sorrow that produces death.

Key Truth: Let conviction lead to changed conduct.

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2 Corinthians 7:11–16 — The fruit of repentance

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

The church's earnest response and Titus' refreshed spirit encourage Paul, who rejoices in renewed confidence and obedience.

Key Truth: Recognize and encourage sincere repentance.

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Psalms 51:17 — The psalm's broken and contrite heart connects with godly sorrow.

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