2 Corinthians 5
King James Version
5 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 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:
3 If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.
4 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.
5 Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.
6 Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:
7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
9 Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
10 For 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.
11 Knowing 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.
12 For 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.
13 For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.
14 For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
15 And 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.
16 Wherefore 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.
17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
19 To 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.
20 Now 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.
21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
2 Corinthians 5
Amplified Bible
The Temporal and Eternal
5 For we know that if the earthly tent [our physical body] which is our house is torn down [through death], we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For indeed in this house we groan, longing to be clothed with our [immortal, eternal] celestial dwelling, 3 so that by putting it on we will not be found naked. 4 For while we are in this tent, we groan, being burdened [often weighed down, oppressed], not that we want to be unclothed [separated by death from the body], but to be clothed, so that what is mortal [the body] will be swallowed up by life [after the resurrection]. 5 Now He who has made us and prepared us for this very purpose is God, who gave us the [Holy] Spirit as a pledge [a guarantee, a down payment on the fulfillment of His promise].
6 So then, being always filled with good courage and confident hope, and knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord— 7 for we walk by faith, not by sight [living our lives in a manner consistent with our confident belief in God’s promises]— 8 we are [as I was saying] of good courage and confident hope, and prefer rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord. 9 Therefore, whether we are at home [on earth] or away from home [and with Him], it is our [constant] ambition to be pleasing to Him. 10 For we [believers will be called to account and] must all appear before the [a]judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be repaid for what has been done in the body, whether good or [b]bad [that is, each will be held responsible for his actions, purposes, goals, motives—the use or misuse of his time, opportunities and abilities].
11 Therefore, since we know the fear of the Lord [and understand the importance of obedience and worship], we persuade people [to be reconciled to Him]. But we are plainly known to God [He knows everything about us]; and I hope that we are plainly known also in your consciences [your God-given discernment]. 12 We are not commending ourselves to you again, but are giving you an occasion to be [rightfully] proud of us, so that you will have an answer for those who take pride in [outward] appearances [the virtues they pretend to have] rather than what is [actually] in heart. 13 If we are out of our mind [just unstable fanatics as some critics say], it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for your benefit. 14 For the love of Christ controls and compels us, because we have concluded this, that One died for all, therefore all died; 15 and He died for all, so that all those who live would no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and was raised for their sake.
16 So from now on we regard no one from a human point of view [according to worldly standards and values]. Though we have known Christ from a human point of view, now we no longer know Him in this way. 17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Savior], he is a new creature [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual awakening brings a new life]. 18 But all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ [making us acceptable to Him] and gave us the ministry of reconciliation [so that by our example we might bring others to Him], 19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not counting people’s sins against them [but canceling them]. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation [that is, restoration to favor with God].
20 So we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us; we [as Christ’s representatives] plead with you on behalf of Christ to be reconciled to God. 21 He made Christ who knew no sin to [judicially] be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we would become the righteousness of God [that is, we would be made acceptable to Him and placed in a right relationship with Him by His gracious lovingkindness].
Footnotes
- 2 Corinthians 5:10 Gr bema (a step). A raised area reached by steps, used as the official seat of a judge.
- 2 Corinthians 5:10 Or inferior.
2 Corintios 5
Nueva Biblia de las Américas
5 Porque sabemos que si la tienda terrenal que es nuestra morada[a](A), es destruida, tenemos de Dios un edificio, una casa no hecha por manos(B), eterna en los cielos. 2 Pues, en verdad[b], en esta morada gemimos, anhelando ser vestidos(C) con nuestra habitación celestial; 3 y una vez vestidos, no seremos hallados desnudos.
4 Porque asimismo, los que estamos en esta tienda, gemimos agobiados, pues no queremos ser desvestidos, sino vestidos(D), para que lo mortal sea absorbido por la vida(E). 5 Y el que nos preparó para esto mismo es Dios, quien nos dio el Espíritu como garantía[c](F). 6 Por tanto, animados siempre y sabiendo que mientras habitamos[d] en el cuerpo(G), estamos ausentes del Señor. 7 (Porque por fe andamos, no por vista[e](H)).
8 Pero cobramos ánimo y preferimos más bien estar ausentes del cuerpo y habitar[f] con el Señor(I). 9 Por eso, ya sea presentes o ausentes, ambicionamos agradar al Señor(J). 10 Porque todos nosotros debemos comparecer ante el tribunal de Cristo, para que cada uno sea recompensado por sus hechos estando en el cuerpo[g](K), de acuerdo con lo que hizo, sea bueno o sea malo.
La nueva criatura
11 Por tanto, conociendo el temor del Señor(L), persuadimos a los hombres, pero a Dios somos manifiestos, y espero que también seamos manifiestos en las conciencias de ustedes(M). 12 No nos recomendamos otra vez a ustedes(N), sino que les damos oportunidad de estar orgullosos de nosotros(O), para que tengan respuesta para los que se jactan en las apariencias y no en el corazón. 13 Porque si estamos locos[h], es para Dios; y si estamos cuerdos, es para ustedes(P).
14 Pues el amor de Cristo nos apremia[i](Q), habiendo llegado a esta conclusión: que Uno murió por todos, y por consiguiente, todos murieron(R). 15 Y por todos murió, para que los que viven, ya no vivan para sí, sino para Aquel que murió y resucitó por ellos(S).
16 De manera que nosotros de ahora en adelante ya no conocemos a nadie según la carne(T). Aunque hemos conocido a Cristo según la carne, sin embargo, ahora ya no lo conocemos así. 17 De modo que si alguno está en Cristo(U), nueva criatura[j] es(V); las cosas viejas pasaron, ahora han sido hechas nuevas(W).
El ministerio de la reconciliación
18 Y todo esto procede de Dios(X), quien nos reconcilió con Él mismo por medio de Cristo(Y), y nos dio el ministerio(Z) de la reconciliación; 19 es decir, que Dios estaba en Cristo(AA) reconciliando al mundo con Él mismo, no tomando en cuenta a los hombres[k] sus transgresiones(AB), y nos ha encomendado a[l] nosotros la palabra de la reconciliación.
20 Por tanto, somos embajadores(AC) de Cristo, como si Dios rogara por medio de nosotros, en nombre de Cristo les rogamos(AD): ¡Reconcíliense con Dios(AE)! 21 Al que no conoció pecado(AF), lo hizo pecado por nosotros(AG), para que fuéramos hechos justicia de Dios en Él(AH).
Footnotes
- 2 Corintios 5:1 Lit. nuestra morada terrenal de la tienda.
- 2 Corintios 5:2 Lit. también.
- 2 Corintios 5:5 O arras.
- 2 Corintios 5:6 Lit. estamos presentes.
- 2 Corintios 5:7 O apariencias.
- 2 Corintios 5:8 Lit. estar presentes.
- 2 Corintios 5:10 Lit. por las cosas por medio del cuerpo.
- 2 Corintios 5:13 Lit. estuviéramos fuera de nosotros.
- 2 Corintios 5:14 O controla.
- 2 Corintios 5:17 O creación.
- 2 Corintios 5:19 Lit. a ellos.
- 2 Corintios 5:19 Lit. habiendo puesto en.
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