2 Corinthians 5:11

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 5:1-11

The apostle in these verses pursues the argument of the former chapter, concerning the grounds of their courage and patience under afflictions. And, I. He mentions their expectation, and desire, and assurance, of eternal happiness after death, 2 Cor. 5:1-5. Observe particularly, 1. The believer's expectation of eternal happiness after death, 2 Cor. 5:1. He does not only know, or is well assured by faith of the truth and reality of the thing itself?that there is another and a happy life after... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:11-19

5:11-19 So then, it is because we know the fear of the Lord that we keep on trying to persuade men, but to God we are already known through and through, and I hope that in your conscience, too, we will come to be as completely known. We are not trying to give ourselves another testimonial, but we are giving you an opportunity to express your pride in us, so that you may be able to answer those who pride themselves on outward appearances but not in the things of the heart. For, if we have... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 5:11

Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord ,.... Or the fear of the Lord; by which is meant either the grace of the fear of the Lord, implanted in the hearts of the apostles, and in which they acted in their ministry, faithfully dispensing to men the mysteries of grace; from which they could by no means be moved, because the fear of God was before their eyes, and upon their hearts; or rather the terror of the Lord in the last judgment, which will be very great, considering the awfulness of the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:11

Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord - This, I think, is too harsh a translation of ειδοτες ουν τον φοβον του Κυριου , which should be rendered, knowing therefore the fear of the Lord; which, strange as it may at first appear, often signifies the worship of the Lord, or that religious reverence which we owe to him; Acts 9:31 ; Romans 3:18 ; Romans 13:7 ; 1 Peter 1:17 ; 1 Peter 2:18 ; 1 Peter 3:2 . As we know therefore what God requires of man, because we are favored with... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:11

Verse 11 11.Knowing therefore. He now returns to speak of himself, or he again applies the general doctrine to himself personally. “I am not ignorant,” says he, “nor devoid of the fear of God, which ought to reign in the hearts of all the pious.” To know the terror of the Lord, then, is to be influenced by this consideration — that an account must one day be rendered before the judgment-seat of Christ; for the man who seriously considers this must of necessity be touched with fear, and shake... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 5:11

Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men. Multitudes of texts have been torn from their context and grossly abused and misinterpreted, but few more so than this. It is the text usually chosen by those who wish to excuse a setting forth of God under the attributes of Moloch. With any such views it has not the remotest connection. It simply means, "Knowing therefore the fear of the Lord, we persuade men," either "to keep in view the same fear of the Lord as ourselves," or... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 5:11-19

Self-devotion of the ministry of reconciliation. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:11

Knowing therefore - We who are apostles, and who are appointed to preach the gospel, having the fullest assurance of the terrors of the day of judgment, and of the wrath of God, endeavor to persuade people to be prepared to meet Him, and to give up their account.The terror of the Lord - This is, of the Lord Jesus, who will be seated on the throne of judgment, and who will decide the destiny of all people, 2 Corinthians 5:10; compare Matthew 25:0. The sense is, knowing how much the Lord is to be... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 5:11-12

2 Corinthians 5:11-12. Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord The strict judgment which must then pass on all impenitent sinners; we the more earnestly persuade men To repent and believe the gospel, that, instead of being objects of the divine wrath, they may live and die happy in his favour. But, as we are made manifest to God And he knows our integrity; I trust also it is evident to you. For we commend not ourselves We do not say this as if we thought there was any need of ... read more

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