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- 2 Corinthians
- Chapter 5
- Verse 2
2 Corinthians 5:2
“For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For in this we groan earnestly,.... Meaning either for this happiness we groan, or rather in this tabernacle we groan.…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For in this - In this tent, tabernacle, or dwelling. In our body here. We groan - compare note, Rom 8:22. The sense is,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
For in this we groan - While in this state, and in this body, we are encompassed with many infirmities, and exposed to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Corinthians 5:1-11
The apostle in these verses pursues the argument of the former chapter, concerning the grounds of their courage and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
For in this i.e. this tabernacle.
we groan Cf. Rom 8:23.
to be clothed upon i.e. to put on in addition. See 1Co 15:53.…
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