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2 Corinthians 5:12
2 Corinthians 5:12
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
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for the…2 Corinthians 5 — Overview2 Corinthians 5 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledge2 Corinthians 5:1, That in his assured hope of immortal glory, 2 Corinthians 5:9, and in expectation of it, and of the general judgment, he labours to keep a good conscience; 2 Corinthians 5:12, not that he may herein…2 Corinthians 5 — Overview2 Corinthians 5 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThe apostle, in this chapter, enlarges upon the saints' comfortable assurance, expectation, and desire of the heavenly glory; discourses of the diligence and industry of himself and other Gospel ministers in preaching…2 Corinthians 5:12-152 Corinthians 5:12-15 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere observe, I. The apostle makes an apology for seeming to commend
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