2 Corinthians 5:1 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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. ”

2 Corinthians 5:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For we know - We who are engaged in the work of the gospel ministry. Paul is giving a reason why he and his fellow-laborers did not become weary and faint in their work. The reason was, that they...
2 Corinthians 5:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

For (1) 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. (1) Taking occasion by the former comp...
2 Corinthians 5:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Paul proceeds to expand the thought of 2 Corinthians 4:16 , modifying the idea of an inner personality into that of a house or home for the soul prepared by God in heaven. The earthly frame in which...
2 Corinthians 5:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

know . Greek. oida. App-132. if. App-118. earthly . Greek. epigeios. See John 3:12 . this tabernacle . the tent. Greek. skenos. Only here and 2 Corinthians 5:4 . It is the Gen, of Appo...
2 Corinthians 5:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1. For we know. Here follows an amplification (επεξεργασια) or embellishment of the foregoing statement. (507) For Paul has it in view, to correct in us impatience, dread, and dislike of t...
2 Corinthians 5:1 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 2017 THE CHRISTIAN’S ASSURED PROSPECT OF GLORY 2 Corinthians 5:1-5 . We know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made...
2 Corinthians 5:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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. If our earthly house of this tabernacle - B...
2 Corinthians 5:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

For we know, &c.— We, as has been said but now, having eternal glory in view, do not droop in our work, nor faint under our manifold afflictions: for we are not only persuaded, upon the testimo...
2 Corinthians 5:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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. Hence, arises his ambition to be accep...
2 Corinthians 5:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

For ] introduces an additional reason for courage. Even if his earthly tent be taken down, if his body be broken up by death, God has prepared a heavenly mansion for him, a resurrection body which...
2 Corinthians 5:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

V. (1) For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved. — Better, be broken up, as more in harmony with the image of the tent. The words that follow give the secret of...
2 Corinthians 5:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 13 THE CHRISTIAN HOPE. 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 (R.V) THAT outlook on the future, which at the close of 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 . is presented in the most general terms, is here carried out...
2 Corinthians 5:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Longing to Be “at Home with the Lord” 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 This mortal life is a pilgrimage, and our body is a tent, so slight, so transitory, so easily taken down; but what does it matter, sin...
2 Corinthians 5:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The vision of the house of God, and the coming at last to the Lord, throws its light on, and explains the value of, the groaning and the burden of the tabernacle, of the period of absence from the Ma...
2 Corinthians 5:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

CONTENTS The Apostle is here prosecuting, much the same Subject, as in the preceding Chapter. He speaks with full assurance of Faith, of his eternal Interests, He closeth the Discourse, with stating...
2 Corinthians 5:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For we know, that if our earthly house ,.... By this house is meant the body, so called from its being like a well built house, a curious piece of architecture; as an house consists of a variety of...
2 Corinthians 5:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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. Ver. 1. For we know ] Not we think, or...
2 Corinthians 5:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

For we know We pursue, not seen, but unseen things, and do not faint in our work, because we know that if our earthly house Which is only a tabernacle or tent, a mere temporary habitation; were...
2 Corinthians 5:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Unquestioned certainty as to the future, and present confidence of faith are seen here further developed. "We know" is the proper language of Christianity. "The earthly house of this tabernacle" is o...
2 Corinthians 5:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Believer's Prospect beyond Death. A. D. 57. 1 For we know that if our earthly house of th...
2 Corinthians 5:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 CORINTHIANS CHAPTER 5 2 Corinthians 5:1-9 Paul declareth that, in assured hope of a blessed immortality hereafter, he was indifferent to life, and laboured only to approve himself to Christ,...
2 Corinthians 5:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘For we know that if the earthly house of our tabernacle be dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.' Paul now declares his confidence in a bodil...
2 Corinthians 5:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES 2 Corinthians 5:1 .—Flow of thought quite continuous from 2 Corinthians 4:18 . For ( 2 Corinthians 4:15 ).… For (17).… For ( 2 Corinthians 5:1 ).… For (2).… For...
2 Corinthians 5:1 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Corinthians 5:1-2 . 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. For in this we groan,...
2 Corinthians 5:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 5:1 . We know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God eternal in the heavens. The contrast between a house made with hands, and a house...
2 Corinthians 5:1 - The Biblical Illustrator

For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved. The certain knowledge of the future 1. The description which the apostle makes of the present state in which we now are....
2 Corinthians 5:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Continuation of the topic that hope is the chief support of the preacher of the gospel ( 2 Corinthians 5:1-47 ). Their self-sacrifice in preaching the gospel of reconciliation ( 2 Cor...
2 Corinthians 5:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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.
2 Corinthians 5:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 15:46-48 ; 1 Corinthians 3:9 ; 1 John 3:14 ; 1 John 3:19 ; 1 John 3:2 ; 1 John 5:19 ; 1 John 5:20 ; 1 Peter 1:4 ; 2 Corinthians 4:7 ; 2 Corinthians 5:4 ; 2 Peter 1:13 ; 2 Pe...
2 Corinthians 5:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Our earthly house — Which is only a tabernacle, or tent, not designed for a lasting habitation.

2 Corinthians 5:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 5:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Corinthians 5:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 5:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Corinthians 5:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 5:1 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

2 Corinthians 5:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 5:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 5:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 5:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 5:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 5:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Corinthians 5:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Corinthians 5:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 5:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Corinthians 5:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Corinthians 5:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Corinthians 5:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 5:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 5:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 5:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 5:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 5:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Corinthians 5:1 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Corinthians 5:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 5:1 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Corinthians 5:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 5:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Corinthians 5:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 5:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes