# Connecting Statement:

Paul continues to remind the Corinthians to be separated from sin and to seek holiness purposefully.

# Beloved

"You whom I love" or "Dear friends"

# let us cleanse ourselves

Here Paul is saying to stay away from any form of sin that would affect one's relationship with God.

# Let us perfect holiness

"Let us do all we can to be perfectly holy"

# in the fear of God

"out of deep respect for God"