Second Corinthians shows Paul as a pastor. He passionately desires to win the Christians in Corinth back to himself, convinced that the Good News is above all a message of reconciliation. Paul faced criticism and accusations from fellow Christians who doubted him as a leader. Forced to defend himself, he opens his heart to this congregation to a degree not found in his other letters. Paul faced…
1Porque sabemos que si nuestra morada terrestre, este tabernáculo, se deshiciere, tenemos de Dios un edificio, una casa no hecha de manos, eterna, en los cielos.
2Y por esto también gemimos, deseando ser revestidos de aquella nuestra habitación celestial;
3pues así seremos hallados vestidos, y no desnudos.
4Porque asimismo los que estamos en este tabernáculo gemimos con angustia; porque no quisiéramos ser desnudados, sino revestidos, para que lo mortal sea absorbido por la vida.
5Mas el que nos hizo para esto mismo es Dios, quien nos ha dado las arras del Espíritu.
6Así que vivimos confiados siempre, y sabiendo que entre tanto que estamos en el cuerpo, estamos ausentes del Señor
7(porque por fe andamos, no por vista);
8pero confiamos, y más quisiéramos estar ausentes del cuerpo, y presentes al Señor.
9Por tanto procuramos también, o ausentes o presentes, serle agradables.
10Porque es necesario que todos nosotros comparezcamos ante el tribunal de Cristo, para que cada uno reciba según lo que haya hecho mientras estaba en el cuerpo, sea bueno o sea malo.
11Conociendo, pues, el temor del Señor, persuadimos a los hombres; pero a Dios le es manifiesto lo que somos; y espero que también lo sea a vuestras conciencias.
12No nos recomendamos, pues, otra vez a vosotros, sino os damos ocasión de gloriaros por nosotros, para que tengáis con qué responder a los que se glorían en las apariencias y no en el corazón.
13Porque si estamos locos, es para Dios; y si somos cuerdos, es para vosotros.
14Porque el amor de Cristo nos constriñe, pensando esto: que si uno murió por todos, luego todos murieron;
15y por todos murió, para que los que viven, ya no vivan para sí, sino para aquel que murió y resucitó por ellos.
16De manera que nosotros de aquí en adelante a nadie conocemos según la carne; y aun si a Cristo conocimos según la carne, ya no lo conocemos así.
17De modo que si alguno está en Cristo, nueva criatura es; las cosas viejas pasaron; he aquí todas son hechas nuevas.
18Y todo esto proviene de Dios, quien nos reconcilió consigo mismo por Cristo, y nos dio el ministerio de la reconciliación;
19que Dios estaba en Cristo reconciliando consigo al mundo, no tomándoles en cuenta a los hombres sus pecados, y nos encargó a nosotros la palabra de la reconciliación.
20Así que, somos embajadores en nombre de Cristo, como si Dios rogase por medio de nosotros; os rogamos en nombre de Cristo: Reconciliaos con Dios.
21Al que no conoció pecado, por nosotros lo hizo pecado, para que nosotros fuésemos hechos justicia de Dios en él.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
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Versículo 1
I. 5:1-10 The prospect of eternal hope is bright, with heavenly bodies replacing the dying bodies of…
5:1-10 The prospect of eternal hope is bright, with heavenly bodies replacing the dying bodies of this present life. The God of resurrection will also raise us and present us to himself with all believers (4:14). The immediate stimulus for this statement of resurrection hope was what Paul had to face in Ephesus (1:8-11). The frailty of his body reminded him of what lies beyond death, when this earthly tent we live in—that is, our body—will be taken down in death and dissolution (see 1 Cor 15:42-57; Phil 3:20-21).
II
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II. 5:2 we long to put on our heavenly bodies: This is no death wish; Paul was yearning for the Lord’…
5:2 we long to put on our heavenly bodies: This is no death wish; Paul was yearning for the Lord’s return when he would give new bodies to his people (1 Cor 15:51-58; Phil 3:20-21; 1 Thes 4:16-17).
III
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III. 5:7 Our hope for future resurrection can only be known by faith (see Heb 11:1, 3, 27), yet we do …
5:7 Our hope for future resurrection can only be known by faith (see Heb 11:1, 3, 27), yet we do have Jesus’ own resurrection and the presence of the Holy Spirit as evidence of what is to come (1 Cor 15:1-9; Eph 1:14).
IV
Versículo 9
IV. 5:9-10 The goal of the present life is to please him (see also Rom 12:1-2; 14:18; Col 1:10; 1 The…
5:9-10 The goal of the present life is to please him (see also Rom 12:1-2; 14:18; Col 1:10; 1 Thes 4:1). This ambition will be tested when we stand before Christ to be judged. The judge is also our advocate, so we are confident of acquittal (Rom 8:1, 33-34). Yet actions done in this earthly body will be assessed and called to account (Acts 17:31).
V
Versículo 11
V. 5:11–7:4 Paul now explains the main theme of his message, which is reconciliation—the turning of …
5:11–7:4 Paul now explains the main theme of his message, which is reconciliation—the turning of enemies into friends and the restoration of relationships. Paul’s thinking is rooted in what God has done through Christ to reconcile sinners to himself (5:18-21). This exposition is framed by a defense of his own ministry (5:11-17) and an application of his message to the situation in Corinth (6:1–7:4).
5:11 One motive for Paul’s ministry is fearful responsibility to the Lord—not a cringing dread, but a healthy reverence (see Prov 1:7).
VI
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VI. 5:12 Paul’s opponents bragged about having a spectacular ministry outwardly, but they did not hav…
5:12 Paul’s opponents bragged about having a spectacular ministry outwardly, but they did not have a sincere heart (cp. 1 Sam 16:7; Rom 2:28-29).
VII
Versículo 13
VII. 5:13 If . . . we are crazy: This statement might imply a charge on Paul’s previous visit to Corin…
5:13 If . . . we are crazy: This statement might imply a charge on Paul’s previous visit to Corinth (2:1-2) that he was out of his mind when he proclaimed the simple Good News there (1 Cor 2:2).
VIII
Versículo 14
VIII. 5:14-17 Paul’s doctrine of reconciliation arises from his conviction that (1) Christ died for all…
5:14-17 Paul’s doctrine of reconciliation arises from his conviction that (1) Christ died for all believers; (2) in Christ, believers also die to sin and self; and (3) now all believers should live for Christ. The new life in Christ thus leads to a fresh evaluation of other people and of Christ.
5:14 Christ’s love controls us: This could refer either to believers’ love for Christ or (more likely) to Christ’s love for us, which urges believers on in making Christ known through their service (see 1 Cor 9:16).
IX
Versículo 16
IX. 5:16-17 merely from a human point of view: Paul might be reflecting on his belief at one time as …
5:16-17 merely from a human point of view: Paul might be reflecting on his belief at one time as a Pharisee that the Messiah would come to set the Jews free from political oppression. • How differently we know him now! Christ rose from the dead, ushered in the new creation (5:17), and was established as the redeemer from sin and Lord of the universe (Rom 1:3-4; Phil 2:6-11; Col 1:15-20).
X
Versículo 18
X. 5:18-21 God entrusts to his servants the message and ministry of reconciliation through Christ. •…
5:18-21 God entrusts to his servants the message and ministry of reconciliation through Christ. • God has given us this task of reconciling people: Paul is speaking of his own ministry, but sharing this wonderful message is the responsibility of all believers. Christ’s ambassadors call people to accept what God has done so they can be made right with God through Christ. • Christ paid the penalty for people’s sins—to take away all that stood between God and humans and to make us right with God.
XI
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XI. 5:20 The great privilege of believers is to be Christ’s ambassadors (cp. Eph 6:20). • God is maki…
5:20 The great privilege of believers is to be Christ’s ambassadors (cp. Eph 6:20). • God is making his appeal through us: Paul doesn’t say that he speaks for God; rather, God speaks his word through us. • Christ’s redeeming work for sinners opens the way for them to “Come back to God!” and be reconciled with him (see Rom 5:1-11; Eph 2:11-22; Col 1:15-23). Christian witness has this appeal at its heart. Paul was also appealing to the rebellious Corinthians to come over to his side (see 2 Cor 6:1).
XII
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XII. 5:21 Christ became the offering for our sin on the cross when he took sin’s penalty on himself an…
5:21 Christ became the offering for our sin on the cross when he took sin’s penalty on himself and died a criminal’s death. He did this, though he himself never sinned (John 8:46; 1 Pet 2:22; 1 Jn 3:5), so that we might be made right with God—i.e., set in right relationship with God and accepted by him (see Gal 3:13).
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2 Corinthians — Capítulo 5
Second Corinthians shows Paul as a pastor. He passionately desires to win the Christians in Corinth back to himself, convinced that the Good News is above all a message of reconciliation. Paul faced criticism and accusations from fellow Christians who doubted him as a leader. Forced to defend himself, he opens his heart to this congregation to a degree not found in his other letters. Paul faced…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Porque sabemos que si nuestra morada terrestre, este tabernáculo, se deshiciere, tenemos de Dios un edificio, una casa no hecha de manos, eterna, en los cielos.
2Y por esto también gemimos, deseando ser revestidos de aquella nuestra habitación celestial;
3pues así seremos hallados vestidos, y no desnudos.
4Porque asimismo los que estamos en este tabernáculo gemimos con angustia; porque no quisiéramos ser desnudados, sino revestidos, para que lo mortal sea absorbido por la vida.
5Mas el que nos hizo para esto mismo es Dios, quien nos ha dado las arras del Espíritu.
6Así que vivimos confiados siempre, y sabiendo que entre tanto que estamos en el cuerpo, estamos ausentes del Señor
7(porque por fe andamos, no por vista);
8pero confiamos, y más quisiéramos estar ausentes del cuerpo, y presentes al Señor.
9Por tanto procuramos también, o ausentes o presentes, serle agradables.
10Porque es necesario que todos nosotros comparezcamos ante el tribunal de Cristo, para que cada uno reciba según lo que haya hecho mientras estaba en el cuerpo, sea bueno o sea malo.
11Conociendo, pues, el temor del Señor, persuadimos a los hombres; pero a Dios le es manifiesto lo que somos; y espero que también lo sea a vuestras conciencias.
12No nos recomendamos, pues, otra vez a vosotros, sino os damos ocasión de gloriaros por nosotros, para que tengáis con qué responder a los que se glorían en las apariencias y no en el corazón.
13Porque si estamos locos, es para Dios; y si somos cuerdos, es para vosotros.
14Porque el amor de Cristo nos constriñe, pensando esto: que si uno murió por todos, luego todos murieron;
15y por todos murió, para que los que viven, ya no vivan para sí, sino para aquel que murió y resucitó por ellos.
16De manera que nosotros de aquí en adelante a nadie conocemos según la carne; y aun si a Cristo conocimos según la carne, ya no lo conocemos así.
17De modo que si alguno está en Cristo, nueva criatura es; las cosas viejas pasaron; he aquí todas son hechas nuevas.
18Y todo esto proviene de Dios, quien nos reconcilió consigo mismo por Cristo, y nos dio el ministerio de la reconciliación;
19que Dios estaba en Cristo reconciliando consigo al mundo, no tomándoles en cuenta a los hombres sus pecados, y nos encargó a nosotros la palabra de la reconciliación.
20Así que, somos embajadores en nombre de Cristo, como si Dios rogase por medio de nosotros; os rogamos en nombre de Cristo: Reconciliaos con Dios.
21Al que no conoció pecado, por nosotros lo hizo pecado, para que nosotros fuésemos hechos justicia de Dios en él.
TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES
Versículo 1
I. 5:1-10 The prospect of eternal hope is bright, with heavenly bodies replacing the dying bodies of…
Versículo 2
II. 5:2 we long to put on our heavenly bodies: This is no death wish; Paul was yearning for the Lord’…
Versículo 7
III. 5:7 Our hope for future resurrection can only be known by faith (see Heb 11:1, 3, 27), yet we do …
Versículo 9
IV. 5:9-10 The goal of the present life is to please him (see also Rom 12:1-2; 14:18; Col 1:10; 1 The…
Versículo 11
V. 5:11–7:4 Paul now explains the main theme of his message, which is reconciliation—the turning of …
Versículo 12
VI. 5:12 Paul’s opponents bragged about having a spectacular ministry outwardly, but they did not hav…
Versículo 13
VII. 5:13 If . . . we are crazy: This statement might imply a charge on Paul’s previous visit to Corin…
Versículo 14
VIII. 5:14-17 Paul’s doctrine of reconciliation arises from his conviction that (1) Christ died for all…
Versículo 16
IX. 5:16-17 merely from a human point of view: Paul might be reflecting on his belief at one time as …
Versículo 18
X. 5:18-21 God entrusts to his servants the message and ministry of reconciliation through Christ. •…
Versículo 20
XI. 5:20 The great privilege of believers is to be Christ’s ambassadors (cp. Eph 6:20). • God is maki…
Versículo 21
XII. 5:21 Christ became the offering for our sin on the cross when he took sin’s penalty on himself an…