2 Corinthians 5
King James Version · 21 verses · 1,055 cross-references linking it to 413 other chapters
Explore 2 Corinthians 5 in the interactive map- 1For 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.67 cross-references: Job 19:25–26, 1 John 3:2, 2 Peter 1:13–14, Hebrews 9:24, 2 Corinthians 4:7
- 2For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:16 cross-references: Romans 8:23, 1 Corinthians 15:53–54, Philippians 1:23, Romans 7:24, 2 Corinthians 5:3–4
- 3If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.8 cross-references: Genesis 3:7–11, Revelation 3:18, Revelation 16:15, Exodus 32:25
- 4For 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.18 cross-references: 1 Corinthians 15:53–54, 2 Corinthians 5:2, Isaiah 25:8, 2 Peter 1:13
- 5Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.21 cross-references: 2 Corinthians 1:22, Ephesians 1:13–14, Romans 8:23, Ephesians 4:30, 1 John 3:24
- 6Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:27 cross-references: 2 Corinthians 5:1, Hebrews 11:13, Philippians 3:20–21, Hebrews 10:35, Psalms 39:12
- 7(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)21 cross-references: Hebrews 11:1–27, 2 Corinthians 4:18, Romans 8:24–25, 1 Peter 1:8, Hebrews 10:38
- 8We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.41 cross-references: Philippians 1:20–24, 2 Corinthians 5:6, 1 John 3:2, 2 Corinthians 12:2–3, John 14:3
- 9Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.34 cross-references: Colossians 1:10, Romans 14:18, 2 Peter 3:14, 1 Timothy 4:10, Genesis 4:7
- 10For 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.91 cross-references: Matthew 16:27, Revelation 22:12, Ecclesiastes 12:14, Ephesians 6:8, Psalms 62:12
- 11Knowing 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.65 cross-references: Jude 1:23, Hebrews 10:31, 2 Timothy 2:24–26, 2 Corinthians 1:12–14, Psalms 90:11
- 12For 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.20 cross-references: 2 Corinthians 3:1, 2 Corinthians 1:14, 2 Corinthians 11:12–16, 2 Corinthians 10:18, Galatians 6:12–14
- 13For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.27 cross-references: 2 Corinthians 11:16–17, 2 Corinthians 12:11, Acts 26:24–25, 2 Corinthians 12:6, 2 Corinthians 11:1
- 14For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:102 cross-references: Galatians 2:20, Romans 14:7–9, Matthew 10:37–38, Matthew 20:28, Romans 5:15
- 15And 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.55 cross-references: Romans 14:7–9, 1 Peter 4:2–4, 1 Peter 1:14–15, Colossians 3:1, Colossians 3:17
- 16Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.58 cross-references: Colossians 3:11, Philippians 3:7–8, John 6:63, James 2:1–4, James 3:17
- 17Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.87 cross-references: Ezekiel 36:26, Ephesians 4:22–24, Isaiah 43:18–19, John 3:3, Psalms 51:10
- 18And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;63 cross-references: Colossians 1:20–21, 2 Corinthians 5:19–20, Romans 5:10–11, Ephesians 2:16–17, 1 John 4:10
- 19To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.63 cross-references: Isaiah 43:25, Isaiah 44:22, 1 John 4:10, 1 John 2:1–2, 1 Timothy 3:16
- 20Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.68 cross-references: Luke 14:23, Ephesians 6:20, Malachi 2:7, 2 Corinthians 5:11, John 20:21
- 21For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.137 cross-references: 1 Peter 2:22–24, 1 Peter 3:18, Romans 5:19, Galatians 3:13, 1 Corinthians 1:30
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Isaiah promises a new thing, a way in the wilderness greater than the exodus. Paul says anyone in Christ is a new creation: the old has passed, the new has come.
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