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 Coríntios 5
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A nossa habitação celestial
5 Sabemos bem que quando o nosso corpo, que é como que uma tenda onde vivemos, se desfizer, teremos no céu uma nova habitação e um corpo eterno, habitação essa preparada por Deus e não por homens. 2 E é por isso que esperamos com ansiedade pelo dia em que seremos revestidos de corpos celestiais. 3 Porque não seremos apenas espírito sem corpo. 4 Com efeito, enquanto vivemos neste corpo terreno sentimo-nos oprimidos e carregados. Até gostaríamos de, sem ter que despir este revestimento atual que é o nosso corpo, passar a viver na nova habitação, de forma que o que é mortal fosse como que absorvido pela vida eterna. 5 Foi Deus quem nos preparou um tal destino, dando-nos como garantia o seu Espírito Santo.
6 E assim estamos sempre de bom ânimo, embora sabendo que o tempo que passamos neste corpo material é tempo que deixamos de passar com o Senhor no céu. 7 Estes sentimentos são o resultado de vivermos pela fé e não daquilo que vemos à nossa volta. 8 E é com confiança que desejamos deixar este corpo e com satisfação enfrentamos a expectativa de habitar, enfim, com o Senhor. 9 Por isso, o nosso alvo é agradar-lhe sempre, quer vivamos aqui neste corpo, quer tenhamos que o deixar para estar com Deus no céu. 10 Pois todos devemos comparecer diante do tribunal de Cristo; e aí cada um receberá segundo o que tiver feito de bem ou mal, enquanto viveu no corpo.
O ministério de reconciliação
11 Conscientes assim do temor solene que é devido ao Senhor, procuramos persuadir as pessoas. E Deus bem conhece os nossos corações; vocês também sabem qual a pureza das nossas intenções. 12 Não é que estejamos novamente a elogiarmo-nos a nós próprios; estamos apenas a dar-vos razões para estarem satisfeitos com as nossas vidas, e também para poderem responder aos que se apoiam mais em vantagens meramente exteriores do que numa vida interior consequente e verdadeira perante Deus. 13 Estaremos a dizer disparates? Se for assim, é para que Deus seja servido. E se estamos corretos no nosso entendimento, vocês são quem mais beneficiará. 14 O que quer que façamos ou sejamos é o resultado do amor de Cristo, que nos pressiona, levando-nos a concluir que se Cristo morreu por todos nós, logo todos morremos com ele. 15 E se ele morreu por todos é para que todos os que agora vivem não vivam mais para si mesmos, mas para Cristo que por eles morreu e ressuscitou.
16 Por isso, agora não avaliamos mais as pessoas por aquilo que possam parecer do ponto de vista humano. Antigamente, eu pensava em Cristo como um simples ser humano. Mas agora já não é dessa forma que o conheço! 17 Se alguém está ligado a Cristo transforma-se numa nova criatura; as coisas antigas passaram; tudo nele se fez novo!
18 Tudo isso é obra de Deus que nos reconciliou consigo mesmo, através daquilo que Cristo fez por nós, e nos confiou a missão de anunciar essa mesma reconciliação. 19 Porque Deus estava em Cristo, reconciliando o mundo consigo mesmo, não mais considerando os pecados dos homens como razão de acusação contra eles. Eis pois a mensagem que pregamos. 20 Somos então como embaixadores de Cristo. E é como se Deus por nosso meio lançasse um apelo aos homens. Nós vos suplicamos então, da parte de Cristo, que se reconciliem com Deus! 21 Deus carregou todo o nosso pecado sobre Cristo, que estava isento de qualquer pecado, para que nele fôssemos revestidos da justiça de Deus.
2 Corinthians 5
New King James Version
Assurance of the Resurrection
5 For we know that if (A)our earthly [a]house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house (B)not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For in this (C)we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our [b]habitation which is from heaven, 3 if indeed, (D)having been clothed, we shall not be found naked. 4 For we who are in this tent groan, being burdened, not because we want to be unclothed, (E)but further clothed, that mortality may be swallowed up by life. 5 Now He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who also (F)has given us the Spirit as [c]a guarantee.
6 So we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord. 7 For (G)we walk by faith, not by sight. 8 We are confident, yes, (H)well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.
The Judgment Seat of Christ
9 Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him. 10 (I)For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, (J)that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. 11 Knowing, therefore, (K)the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are well known to God, and I also trust are well known in your consciences.
Be Reconciled to God
12 For (L)we do not commend ourselves again to you, but give you opportunity (M)to boast on our behalf, that you may have an answer for those who boast in appearance and not in heart. 13 For (N)if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; or if we are of sound mind, it is for you. 14 For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that (O)if One died for all, then all died; 15 and He died for all, (P)that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.
16 (Q)Therefore, from now on, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, (R)yet now we know Him thus no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone (S)is in Christ, he is (T)a new creation; (U)old things have passed away; behold, all things have become (V)new. 18 Now all things are of God, (W)who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 that is, that (X)God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not [d]imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.
20 Now then, we are (Y)ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. 21 For (Z)He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become (AA)the righteousness of God in Him.
Footnotes
- 2 Corinthians 5:1 Physical body
- 2 Corinthians 5:2 dwelling
- 2 Corinthians 5:5 down payment, earnest
- 2 Corinthians 5:19 reckoning
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