Bible Commentary

Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing [is] God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit. 5. wrought us ] Literally, wrought us out, i.e. fitted and prepared us by a course of training. See ch. 2Co 4:17. for the selfsame thing ] The swallowing up of mortality … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 5:5”

For we that are in [this] tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life. 4. in this tabernacle ] Literally, in the tabernacle, i.e. the ‘tenement,’ of which we have already spoken ( 2Co 5:1). do groan, being burdened ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 5:4”

If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked. 3. if so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked ] Rather, with Tyndale, whom Cranmer follows, yet if (some recent editors, following another reading, would render seeing) that we shall be found clothed, not naked. This passage has been … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 5:3”

For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven: 2. For in this ] i.e. this tabernacle. we groan ] Cf. Rom 8:23. to be clothed upon ] i.e. to put on in addition. See 1Co 15:53. “The flesh will not be annihilated, but spiritualized, glorified … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 5:2”

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. 18. while we look not ] Rather, since we look not, do not fix our attention. at the things which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 4:18”

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding [and] eternal weight of glory; 17. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment ] Literally, For the momentary lightness of our affliction. The argument is advanced another step. Not only have we this inner fount … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 4:17”

For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward [man] is renewed day by day. 2Co 4:16 to 2Co 5:10 The Preachers of the Gospel are sustained by the hope of a Future Life 16. For which cause we faint not ] The Apostle now returns to the topic … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 4:16”

For all things [are] for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. 15. For all things are for your sakes ] Cf. 1Co 3:22, as well as the numerous passages in that Epistle where the well-being of mankind is represented as St Paul’s (and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 4:15”

Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present [us] with you. 14. knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus ] Here we have the source of the Apostle’s faith and confidence. He knew that the Resurrection of Christ was an accomplished fact … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 4:14”

We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak; 13. We having the same spirit of faith ] The idea of boldness and outspokenness is still present with the Apostle. He speaks openly, because he has reason to believe … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Corinthians 4:13”