Having therefore these promises,— This verse should certainly have been connected with what goes before, and not have begun a new chapter. Some would read the latter part of it thus: From all filthiness of the flesh, and perfecting the holiness of the Spirit in the fear of God. If we understand it according to our version, the meaning is, "Let us endeavour, through divine grace, to purify ourselves from every actual and outward defilement, and from every inward sensual affection which can pollute our hearts, and render them displeasing to God."
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2 Corinthians 7:1
1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.