These verses contain a double exhortation:— I. To make a progress in holiness, or to perfect holiness in the fear of God , 2 Cor. 7:1. This exhortation is given with most tender affection to those who were dearly beloved, and enforced by strong arguments, even the consideration of those exceedingly great and precious promises which were mentioned in the former chapter, and which the Corinthians ha...