2Cor 7:1 | JFB | STEP | 1. cleanse ourselves —This is the conclusion of the exhortation ( ). filthiness —"the unclean thing" ( ). of the flesh —for instance, fornication, prevalent at Corinth ( ). and spirit —for instance, idolatry, direct or indirect ( ). The spirit ( ) receives pollution through the flesh, the instrument of uncleanness. perfecting holiness —The cleansing away impurity is a positive step towards holiness ( ). It is not enough to begin; the end crowns the work ( ). fear of God —often conjoined with the consideration of the most glorious promises ( ). Privilege and promise go hand in hand.

2 Corinthians 7:1

1. cleanse ourselves—This is the conclusion of the exhortation (2Co 6:1, 14; 1Jo 3:3; Re 22:11).

filthiness—"the unclean thing" (2Co 6:17).

of the flesh—for instance, fornication, prevalent at Corinth (1Co 6:15-18).

and spirit—for instance, idolatry, direct or indirect (1Co 6:9; 8:1, 7; 10:7, 21, 22). The spirit (Ps 32:2) receives pollution through the flesh, the instrument of uncleanness.

perfecting holiness—The cleansing away impurity is a positive step towards holiness (2Co 6:17). It is not enough to begin; the end crowns the work (Ga 3:3; 5:7; Php 1:6).

fear of God—often conjoined with the consideration of the most glorious promises (2Co 5:11; Heb 4:1). Privilege and promise go hand in hand.