Time after Pentecost · Proper 6 · Year B
2 Corinthians 5:1-10 (11-17)
By Faith, Not Sight, and a New Creation
June 13, 2027
Overview & Insights
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Paul writes of living by faith rather than sight and of aiming to please the Lord before whom all will appear. He says the love of Christ compels believers, so that anyone in Christ is a new creation.
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Commentary
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 5:6-17 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary exegesis of walking by faith and longing for the heavenly dwelling, covering this Sunday's verses.
2 Corinthians 5: Our Heavenly Dwelling Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on the chapter.
2 Corinthians 5 Commentary Precept Austin
A deep gathering of word studies and cross references on the eternal house and walking by faith.
2 Corinthians 5:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentaries on the earthly tent and the building from God in one place.
2 Corinthians 5, Expository Notes StudyLight
Thomas Constable's expository notes on the heavenly dwelling and the aim to please the Lord.
Background & Word Study
Enter the Bible: 2 Corinthians Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on 2 Corinthians and Paul's defense of his ministry.
Book of 2 Corinthians Overview BibleProject
An animated overview of the letter and its theme of strength shown in weakness.
2 Corinthians 5:1 Greek Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word by word with parsing for the passage on the heavenly dwelling.
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