Bible Commentary

And [that] he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. 15. that they which live should not live unto themselves ] Cf. Rom 5:8-11; Rom 6:10-13; Rom 14:7; Gal 2:20; Gal 5:24-25; Gal 6:14; Col 3:1-4; 1Jn 5:18 See … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 5:15”

For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: 14. For the love of Christ constraineth us ] i.e. the love which Christ has not only displayed, but imparted (De Wette). He refers to Rom 8:35; Eph 3:19 (which however must be read … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 5:14”

For whether we be beside ourselves, [it is] to God: or whether we be sober, [it is] for your cause. 13. For whether we be besides ourselves ] Literally, were beside ourselves, i.e. when we were with you. The reproach of madness was afterwards cast upon St Paul by Festus (Act 26:24), and may well … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 5:13”

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. 12. For we commend not ourselves ] ‘For’ is omitted by the best editors, and its omission clears the sense. “We are … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 5:12”

Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences. 11 21. The Christian Ministry one of Reconciliation 11. the terror of the Lord ] i.e. “His to-be-dreaded judgment.” Beza. This translation is due to the Geneva Version, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 5:11”

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things [done] in [his] body, according to that he hath done, whether [it be] good or bad. 10. For we must all appear ] Literally, be manifested, the same Greek word being used as in the next verse. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 5:10”

Wherefore we labor, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. 9. we labour ] The word implies “ una ambitio legitima ” Bengel; a strife in which one’s honour is concerned. See Rom 15:20, where the word is translated strive. whether present or absent] whether at home or from home, Tyndale. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 5:9”

We are confident, [I say,] and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 8. we are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord ] Our confidence is not even disturbed by death, though it is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 5:8”

(For we walk by faith, not by sight: ) 7. for we walk by faith, not by sight ] Cf. ch. 2Co 4:18 and Joh 20:29. The word translated sight signifies not the act of vision, but the thing seen. Cf. Luk 3:22; Luk 9:29; Joh 5:37, in two of which passages the word is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 5:7”

Therefore [we are] always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: 6. Therefore we are always confident ] Because we always possess the inner life of the Spirit, and are therefore always, in a sense, with God. at home in the body ] The body … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 5:6”