Our earthly house of this tabernacle [η ε π ι γ ε ι ο ς η μ ω ν ο ι κ ι α τ ο υ σ κ η ν ο υ ς]. 145 Earthly, not, made of earth, which would be coikov as 1 Corinthians 14:47; but upon the earth, terrestrial, as 1 Corinthians 14:40; Philippians 2:10. Tabernacle [σ κ η ν ο ς] tent or hut. In later wri... [ Continue Reading ]
In this. Tabernacle. As if pointing to his own body. See on 1 Corinthians 14:54. Earnestly desiring [ε π ι π ο θ ο υ ν τ ε ς]. The participle has an explanatory force, as Acts 27:7, "because the wind did not suffer us." We groan because we long. Rev., longing. The compounded preposition ejpi does n... [ Continue Reading ]
If so be [ε ι γ ε]. Assuming that. Being clothed. Compare Job 10:11. Naked [γ υ μ ν ο ι]. Without a body. The word was used by Greek writers of disembodied spirits. See the quotation from Plato's "Gorgias" in note on Luke 12:20; also "Cratylus," 403, where, speaking of Pluto, Socrates says : "The... [ Continue Reading ]
Being burdened [β α ρ ο υ μ ε ν ο ι]. Compare weight [β α ρ ο ς] of glory, ch. 4 17. Not for that we would be unclothed [ε φ ω ο υ θ ε λ ο μ ε ν ε κ δ υ σ α σ θ α ι]. Lit., because we are not willing to divest ourselves (of the mortal body). Regarding the coming of the Lord as near, the apostle con... [ Continue Reading ]
Wrought [κ α τ ε ρ γ α σ α μ ε ν ο ς]. The compound is significant, indicating an accomplished fact. Through the various operations of His Spirit and the processes of His discipline, God has worked us out (Stanley, worked up) for this change. The process includes the dissolution of what is mortal no... [ Continue Reading ]
At home [ε ν δ η μ ο υ ν τ ε ς]. En in, dhmov people. Only in this chapter. To be among one's own people, and not to travel abroad. We are absent [ε κ δ η μ ο υ μ ε ν]. Lit., we live abroad. Only in this chapter. Compare Philippians 1:23; Philippians 3:20; Hebrews 11:13; Hebrews 13:14. There is a p... [ Continue Reading ]
By sight [δ ι α ε ι δ ο υ ς]. The correct rendering is appearance. The word is not used actively in the sense of vision. Faith is contrasted with the actual appearance of heavenly things. Hence the marginal reading of the Rev. should go into the text.... [ Continue Reading ]
Are willing [ε υ δ ο κ ο υ μ ε ν]. The translation might well be made stronger as well as more literal : we are well - pleased. To be absent - present [ε κ δ η μ η σ α ι - ε ν δ η μ η σ α ι]. The same verbs as in ver 6 to be from home, at home.... [ Continue Reading ]
We labor [φ ι λ ο τ ι μ ο υ μ ε θ α]. Used by Paul only, here, Romans 14:20 (note), 1 Thessalonians 4:11. Labor is a feeble translation, not bringing out the idea of the end contemplated, as the motive of the toil. Rev., we make it our aim.... [ Continue Reading ]
Appear [φ α ν ε ρ ω θ η ν α ι]. Rev., better, be made manifest. Appear is not strong enough, since it implies only presence at the judgment - seat. The important fact is our being revealed as we are. Judgment seat [β η μ α τ ο ς]. See on Acts 7:5. May receive [κ ο μ ι σ η τ α ι]. See on 1 Peter 1:... [ Continue Reading ]
Terror of the Lord [φ ο β ο ν τ ο υ κ υ ρ ι ο υ]. Rev., better, the fear of the Lord. Not that which is terrible in the Lord, but being conscious of fearing the Lord. We persuade [π ε ι θ ο μ ε ν]. Convince of our integrity.... [ Continue Reading ]
We are beside ourselves [ε ξ ε σ τ η μ ε ν]. See on Luke 24:22; Acts 2:7; and on the kindred ekstasiv astonishment, Mark 5:42. Some such charge appears to have been made, as at Acts 26:24.... [ Continue Reading ]
The love of Christ. Christ's love to men. See on 1 John 2:5. Constraineth [σ υ ν ε χ ε ι]. See on taken, Luke 4:38; Acts 18:5. It is the word rendered I am in a strait, Philippians 1:23. Compare Luke 12:50. The idea is not urging or driving, but shutting up to one line and purpose, as in a narrow,... [ Continue Reading ]
After the flesh [κ α τ α σ α ρ κ α]. "He who knows no man after the flesh, has, for example, in the case of the Jew, entirely lost sight of his Jewish origin; in that of the rich man, of his riches; in that of the learned of his learning; in that of the slave, of his servitude" (Alford). Compare Gal... [ Continue Reading ]
A new creature [κ α ι ν η κ τ ι σ ι ς]. Or creation. Compare Galatians 6:15. The word ktisiv is used in three senses in the New Testament. The act of creating, as Romans 1:20. The sum of created things, as Revelation 3:14; Mark 13:19. A created thing or creature, as Romans 8:39. The Rabbins used the... [ Continue Reading ]
And [δ ε]. Better, Rev., but; as if anticipating a possible failure to discern the primary agency of God in this moral transformation. All things - all that are involved in this mighty change - are from God. Reconciled. God is the prime - mover in the work of reconciliation. See on Romans 5:10, thr... [ Continue Reading ]
God. Emphatic. It was God, as in ver. 18. Was - reconciling [η ν κ α τ α λ λ α σ σ ω ν]. These words are to be construed together; the participle with the finite verb marking the process of reconciliation. The emphasis is on the fact that God was reconciling, not on the fact that God was in Christ.... [ Continue Reading ]
We are ambassadors [π ρ ε σ β ε υ ο μ ε ν]. Only here and Ephesians 6:10.... [ Continue Reading ]
For. Omit. It is a later addition, in order to soften the abruptness of the following clauses. Made to be sin [α μ α ρ τ ι α ν ε π ο ι η σ ε ν]. Compare a curse, Galatians 3:13. Not a sin - offering, nor a sinner, but the representative of sin. On Him, representatively, fell the collective conseque... [ Continue Reading ]