1 For we know that if the earthly tent [our physical body] which is our house is torn down [through death], we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. Thus therefore. From a compound of en and demos; to be in one's own country, i.e. Matt 16:27; Acts 10:42; Rom 2:16; 14:10, 12; Eph 6:8, Acts 3:14; Heb 4:15; 7:26; 1 Pet 2:22; 1 John 3:5, NASB, Zondervan NASB Study Bible, Red Letter Edition, NASB, Thinline Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition, 2020 Text, Comfort Print, NASB, Thinline Bible, Red Letter Edition, 1995 Text, Comfort Print, NASB, Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible, 2nd Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New American Standard Bible, NASB, MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition, Comfort Print: Unleashing God's Truth One Verse at a Time, NASB, Super Giant Print Reference Bible, Red Letter Edition, 1995 Text, Comfort Print. To be well-pleased, think it good, be resolved. (AC) 21God made him who had no sin(AD) to be sin[b] for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.(AE). 12 For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. But (P)what we are is known to God, and I hope it is known also to your conscience. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. and by his ministry of reconciliation, to reconcile others also in Christ to God. Though the same as a man, he is changed in his character and conduct. Rational: the Greek virtue sphrosyn, to which Paul alludes, implies reasonableness, moderation, good judgment, self-control. and in expectation of it, he labors to keep a good conscience; but as one that, having received life from Christ. Thou art one of the souls I have loved and chosen; one of those given to me. Look! We should not make ourselves, but Christ, the end of our living and actions. From eu and dokeo; to think well of, i.e. 9So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to (L)please him. Webster's Bible, Johannine Writings 13 For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause. Save on BibleGateway+ with code FAITH. The reasons of his being affected with zeal for the Corinthians. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural. 15 And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. In this case to put it on does not refer to the resurrection body, but to keeping intact the Christ-garment of baptism. He seems to be thinking of the intermediate period, an interval between death and resurrection. 2For in this tent (D)we groan, longing to (E)put on our heavenly dwelling, 3if indeed by putting it on[a] we may not be found naked. 5Now the one who has fashioned us for this very purpose is God, who has given us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.(G). BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. 5And God has prepared us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a pledge of what is to come. 2 Corinthians 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2Co 5:2. ESV Text Edition: 2016. 65:17; Eph. and the happy success which God gave to his preaching in all places. 10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. 9Therefore we also have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be (N)pleasing to Him. Access 50+ premium resources. American Standard Version, Save on BibleGateway+ with code FAITH. At present we are like citizens in exile or far away from home. Or perhaps he imagines the resurrection body as a garment put on over the Christ-garment first received in baptism (Gal 3:27) and preserved by moral behavior (Rom 13:1214; Col 3:12; cf. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 2:5 But if any has caused sorrow he (2 Cor. To be at home, live in a place. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. New American Standard Bible 1995, Bible > 2 Corinthians > Chapter 5 > Verse 17 eBibles Free Downloads Audio 2 Corinthians 5:17 Context Crossref Comment Greek Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 16Therefore from now on we recognize no one [f](X)by the flesh; even though we have known Christ by the flesh, yet now we know Him in this way no longer. Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular. Hebrew Names Version, 14For the love of Christ (T)controls us, because we have concluded this: that (U)one has died for all, therefore all have died; 15and he died for all, (V)that those who live might no longer live for themselves but (W)for him who for their sake died and was raised. 2Co 5:1. We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 16Consequently,* from now on we regard no one according to the flesh; even if we once knew Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know him so no longer. What is death, as an object of fear, compared with being absent from the Lord!9-15 The apostle quickens himself and others to acts of duty. (AB) We implore you on Christs behalf: Be reconciled to God. 5For we know that if (A)the tent that is (B)our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, (C)a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. Behold, the new has come! 3because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. They refuse to quitthey live with couragebecause they are convinced that after they die, they will be resurrected as Christ was. Their zeal and diligence were for the glory of God and the good of the church. Reina-Valera 1960, The Old Testament If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. 10For we must all appear before (O)the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive compensation for [e]his deeds done through the body, in accordance with what he has done, whether good or bad. Instead, we are giving you an occasion to be proud of us, so that you can answer those who take pride in appearances rather than in the heart. Major Prophets Elsewhere Paul contrasts what Christ looks like according to the old criteria (weakness, powerlessness, folly, death) and according to the new (wisdom, power, life); cf. Darby Translation, 16So from now on we regard no one according to the flesh. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he isa new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. The Whole Bible We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.m From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. (1-8) This excited to diligence. 18* And all this is from God, who has reconciled us to himself through Christ and given us the ministry of reconciliation, * [5:4] We do not wish to be unclothed: a clear allusion to physical death (2Cor 4:16; 5:1). Access 50+ premium resources. Even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him thus no longer. Access 50+ premium resources. 2 Corinthians 5:6 Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: 2 Corinthians 12:2,3 I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven. Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Though God cannot lose by the quarrel, nor gain by the peace, yet he beseeches sinners to lay aside their enmity, and accept the salvation he offers. 7 For we live by faith, not by sight. Approve; specially, to approbate. New American Standard Bible the previous note). The, the definite article. 5:21], Isa. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. 2 Corinthians 5:16 Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. j. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. Pentateuch S Mt 16:27; Ac 10:42; Ro 2:16; 14:10; Eph 6:8, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Revelation, Paperback, Comfort Print, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow Gods Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Galatians, Paperback, Comfort Print, NIV, Verse Mapping Bible, Comfort Print: Find Connections in Scripture Using a Unique 5-Step Process, NIV, The Woman's Study Bible, Full-Color, Red Letter: Receiving God's Truth for Balance, Hope, and Transformation, NIV, Lucado Encouraging Word Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New International Version. The Old Testament That in his assured hope of immortal glory. To be courageous, confident, of good cheer. (16-21)1-8 The believer not only is well assured by faith that there is another and a happy life after this is ended, but he has good hope, through grace, of heaven as a dwelling-place, a resting-place, a hiding-place. All, the whole, every kind of. 2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven: 2 Corinthians 4:18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. 13For if we (S)are beside ourselves, it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point The apostle's hope and desire of heavenly glory. The reasons of his being affected with zeal for the Corinthians. He is the workmanship of God, created in Christ Jesus unto good works. nom-si-neu. 9 Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. 18All this is from God, (AB)who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us (AC)the ministry of reconciliation; 19that is, in Christ God was reconciling[c] the world to himself, (AD)not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us (AE)the message of reconciliation. Poetical Books GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. From epi and bareo; to be heavy upon, i.e. Visible form, shape, appearance, outward show, kind, species, class. Unlike the Greeks, who found dissolution of the body desirable (cf. (M) 12We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again,(N) but are giving you an opportunity to take pride in us,(O) so that you can answer those who take pride in what is seen rather than in what is in the heart. 10:31; Jude 23], [Gal. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Yet there may be reconciliation. For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. Ending soon! No, not. 20Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. Within the United Kingdom, the rights to the KJV are vested in the Crown. New Living Translation For we live by believing and not by seeing. 14For Christs love compels us, because we are convinced that One died for all, therefore all died. 16So from now on we regard no one from a worldly(T) point of view. 4So while we are in this tent, we groan under our burdens, because we do not wish to be unclothed but clothed, so that our mortality may be swallowed up by life. Textus Receptus. 21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. What's Next? 15He indeed died for all, so that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.j. (I) 9So we make it our goal to please him,(J) whether we are at home in the body or away from it. As Christ became our righteousness (1Cor 1:30), we become Gods righteousness (cf. 13For if we have (T)lost our minds, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you. 8:38 What is the book of 2 Corinthians about in the Bible? The new order created in Christ is the new covenant (2Cor 3:6). 5 For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. 13If we are out of our mind, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. 11Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord,(L) we try to persuade others. Our offended God has reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ. The ministry of reconciliation: Pauls role in the wider picture is described: entrusted with the message of reconciliation (2Cor 5:19), he is Christs ambassador, through whom God appeals (2Cor 5:20a).
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