2 Corinthians 5:18 NKJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

In these verses the apostle mentions two things that are necessary in order to our living to Christ, both of which are the consequences of Christ's dying for us; namely, regeneration and reconciliation. I. Regeneration, which consists of two things; namely, 1. Weanedness from the world: ?Henceforth we know no man after the flesh, 2 Cor. 5:16. We do not own nor affect any person or thing in this world for carnal ends and outward advantage: we are enabled, by divine grace, not to mind nor regard... 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 5:18

And all things are of God ,.... A man's being brought into a Gospel church state is of God; the causing all old things to pass away, whether in the Jewish or Gentile world, is of God; the shaking of the heavens and the earth, and the removing of those things that are shaken, the abrogation of the ceremonial law, the putting an end to all the Mosaic rites and sacrifices, the ejection of Satan out of the Heathen temples, and the abolition of Gentilism, with every thing else that comes under... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:18

And all things are of God - As the thorough conversion of the soul is compared to a new creation, and creation is the proper work of an all-wise, almighty Being; then this total change of heart, soul, and life, which takes place under the preaching of the Gospel, is effected by the power and grace of God: this is salvation, and salvation must ever be of the Lord; and therefore men should apply to him, who alone can work this wondrous change. Who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:18

Verse 18 18.All things are of God. He means, all things that belong to Christ’s kingdom. “If we would be Christ’s, we must be regenerated by God. Now that is no ordinary gift.” He does not, therefore, speak here of creation generally; but of the grace of regeneration, which God confers peculiarly upon his elect, and he affirms that it is of God — not on the ground of his being the Creator and Artificer of heaven and earth, but inasmuch as he is the new Creator of the Church, by fashioning his... 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 5:11-19

Self-devotion of the ministry of reconciliation. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 5:18

And all things are of God; literally, but all things (in this "new creation") are from God . Who hath reconciled us; rather, who (by Christ's one offering of himself) reconciled us to himself . We were his enemies ( Romans 5:10 ; Romans 11:28 ), but, because he was still our Friend and Father, he brought us back to himself by Christ. The ministry of reconciliation. The ministry which teaches the reconciliation which he has effected for us. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:18

And all things are of God - This refers particularly to the things in question, the renewing of the heart, and the influences by which Paul had been brought to a state of willingness to forsake all, and to devote his life to the self-denying labors involved in the purpose of making the Saviour known. He makes the statement general, however, showing his belief that not only these things were produced by God, but that all things were under his direction, and subject to his control. Nothing that... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 5:18-20

2 Corinthians 5:18-20. And all things, &c. These new things are all of God, the author of them, considered in this view as reconciling us to himself Removing our carnal mind, which was enmity against him, and taking us into his favour; by Jesus Christ Through whose sacrifice and intercession, merits and Spirit, these blessings are obtained. And hath given to us His ministers, and especially to his apostles; the ministry of reconciliation The gospel ministry, offering... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 5:18

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:18

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:18

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 5:11-19

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 5:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:18

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Corinthians 5:18-20

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