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2Co 7:1. Καθαρίσωμεν, let us cleanse) This is the last part of the exhortation, set forth at 2Co 6:1, and brought out ib. 2Co 7:14. He concludes the exhortation in the first person. The antitheses are the unclean thing, 2Co 6:17, and filthiness in this passage. The same duty is derived from a similar source, 1Jn 3:3, Rev 22:11.-μολυσμοῦ, filthiness) Filthiness of the flesh, for example, fornication, and filthiness of the spirit, for example, idolatry, were closely connected among the Gentiles. Even Judaism, occupied, as it is, about the cleanness of the flesh, is now in some measure filthiness of the spirit. Holiness is opposed to the former; the fear of God, promoting holiness (comp. again 1Co 10:22) to the latter.-πνεύματος, of spirit) Comp. Psa 32:2; Psa 78:8.-ἐπιτελοῦντες, perfecting) even to the end. It is not enough to begin; it is the end that crowns the work. The antitheses are ἄρχομαι, ἐπιτελέω, I begin, I finish, ch. 2Co 8:6; 2Co 8:10-11; Gal 3:3; Php 1:6.-ἁγιωσύνην, holiness) corresponds to be ye separated, ch. 2Co 6:17.-ἐν, in) he does not say, and [perfecting] the fear. Fear is a holy affection, which is not perfected by our efforts, but is merely retained. [The pure fear of GOD is conjoined with the consideration of the most magnificent promises, ch. 2Co 5:11; Heb 4:1.-V. g.]