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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 5 - Introduction

* The apostle's hope and desire of heavenly glory. (1-8) This excited to diligence. The reasons of his being affected with zeal for the Corinthians. (9-15) The necessity of regeneration, and of reconciliation with God through Christ. (16-21)

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See also 2 Corinthians 5 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

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  • Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges Commentary

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  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

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  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

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  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

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  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

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  • Jonathan Edwards' Notes On The Scriptures

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  • Philip Schaff's Popular Commentary on the NT (4 vols)

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