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ESV Global Study Bible :: Footnotes for 2 Corinthians 7

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2 Cor. 7:1 The fear of God, that is, reverent obedience, is the only way to live wisely (Prov. 1:7; 29; 8:13).

2 Cor. 7:2–4 Paul resumes the exhortation from 6:11–13. The Corinthians are to side with Paul and reject the false teachers (see 6:14–7:1).

2 Cor. 7:5 Paul goes back to the topic from 2:13.

2 Cor. 7:6–9 Titus reported that the Corinthians had fully repented and had turned back to Paul, and therefore back to the gospel. This news comforted Paul.

2 Cor. 7:10 repentance. Regret for having lost God’s approval, which leads to a commitment to reverse one’s conduct and live for God (5:6–10, 15). worldly grief. Grief brought about by losing the world’s approval. This leads to trying to regain that approval, and this produces death, or divine judgment.

2 Cor. 7:11–12 The Corinthians’ response to the letter Paul wrote to them demonstrated that they belonged to God.

2 Cor. 7:13–14 Paul had boasted to Titus that the Corinthians were truly a work of the Spirit. Their response showed that he was correct.

2 Cor. 7:16 Paul is confident that the Corinthians will do what he asks.

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