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2 Corinthians 5

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 5 of 13

1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle is taken down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in Heaven.

2 For also in this we groan, greatly desiring to be clothed with our dwelling place out of Heaven,

3 if indeed in being clothed, we shall not be found naked.

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Chapter Summary

1 That in his assured hope of immortal glory 9 he labors to keep a good conscience 18 and by his ministry to reconcile others also in Christ to God.

Key Greek Words

σάρκα carnal(-ly,, -ly minded),, flesh(-ly) G4561
οὐ long, nay, neither G3756
ἵνα albeit, because, to the intent (that) G2443
δοὺς adventure, bestow, bring forth G1325
Ὥστε so that (then), that, there G5620

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People & Context

The Heavenly Dwelling Place

Paul contrasts the temporary, earthly tabernacle of the body with the eternal building from God in Heaven, emphasizing that believers walk by faith, n…

The Ministry of Reconciliation

Paul declares that anyone in Christ is a new creation. He proclaims that God has entrusted believers with the ministry of reconciliation, making them …

Timeline

The Heavenly Dwelling Place

Paul contrasts the temporary, earthly tabernacle of the body with the eternal building from God in Heaven, emphasizing that believers walk by faith, not by sight .

2 Corinthians 5:1-7
The Ministry of Reconciliation

Paul declares that anyone in Christ is a new creation. He proclaims that God has entrusted believers with the ministry of reconciliation, making them ambassadors on behalf of Christ .

2 Corinthians 5:17-20

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