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2 Corinthians 5

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2 Corinthians 5:1 [1] A disciple was a "learner" who may have been curious or convinced or committed.
2 Corinthians 5:1 [1] A disciple was a "learner" who may have been curious or convinced or committed.
2 Corinthians 5:5 [2] Or humble, meek.
2 Corinthians 5:5 [2] Or humble, meek.
2 Corinthians 5:10 [3] Lit the sake of righteousness.
2 Corinthians 5:10 [3] Lit the sake of righteousness.
2 Corinthians 5:13 [4] In ancient times salt was often used as a preservative. Similarly, followers of Christ are to preserve both the gospel message and Christian values in the secular world.
2 Corinthians 5:13 [4] In ancient times salt was often used as a preservative. Similarly, followers of Christ are to preserve both the gospel message and Christian values in the secular world.
2 Corinthians 5:13 [5] The salt from the Dead Sea contains impurities that affect its qualities as a seasoning and as a preservative.
2 Corinthians 5:13 [5] The salt from the Dead Sea contains impurities that affect its qualities as a seasoning and as a preservative.
2 Corinthians 5:17 [6] I.e. the Pentateuch.
2 Corinthians 5:17 [6] I.e. the Pentateuch.
2 Corinthians 5:21 [7] Or liable to.
2 Corinthians 5:21 [7] Or liable to.
2 Corinthians 5:22 [8] A severe Aramaic insult.
2 Corinthians 5:22 [8] A severe Aramaic insult.
2 Corinthians 5:22 [9] Gr Gehenna, a Greek version of the Hebrew for Valley of Hinnom, a ravine where garbage was burned continuously, located just south of Jerusalem. Often regarded in ancient times as symbolic of hell (the lake of fire), a realm reserved for the wicked. Mentioned in MAT 5:22, 29, 30; 10:28; 18:9; 23:15, 33; MAK 9:43, 45, 47; LUK 12:5; JAM 3:6.
2 Corinthians 5:22 [9] Gr Gehenna, a Greek version of the Hebrew for Valley of Hinnom, a ravine where garbage was burned continuously, located just south of Jerusalem. Often regarded in ancient times as symbolic of hell (the lake of fire), a realm reserved for the wicked. Mentioned in MAT 5:22, 29, 30; 10:28; 18:9; 23:15, 33; MAK 9:43, 45, 47; LUK 12:5; JAM 3:6.
2 Corinthians 5:26 [10] Gr kodrantes, from the Lat quadrans, which was the smallest Roman bronze coin.
2 Corinthians 5:26 [10] Gr kodrantes, from the Lat quadrans, which was the smallest Roman bronze coin.
2 Corinthians 5:39 [11] In this context the "slap" is not an act of violence, but more likely an insult or violation of one's rights.
2 Corinthians 5:39 [11] In this context the "slap" is not an act of violence, but more likely an insult or violation of one's rights.
2 Corinthians 5:40 [12] Probably a prohibition against frivolous legal action.
2 Corinthians 5:40 [12] Probably a prohibition against frivolous legal action.
2 Corinthians 5:41 [13] Roman soldiers were allowed to force civilian bystanders to carry their gear one mile for them.
2 Corinthians 5:41 [13] Roman soldiers were allowed to force civilian bystanders to carry their gear one mile for them.
2 Corinthians 5:44 [14] The key to understanding this and other statements about love is to know that this love (the Greek word agape) is not so much a matter of emotion as it is of doing things for the benefit of another person, that is, having an unselfish concern for another and a willingness to seek the best for another.
2 Corinthians 5:44 [14] The key to understanding this and other statements about love is to know that this love (the Greek word agape) is not so much a matter of emotion as it is of doing things for the benefit of another person, that is, having an unselfish concern for another and a willingness to seek the best for another.
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