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Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 5:10

Appear] RV 'be made manifest'; our conduct and character being disclosed. Receive the things] i.e. the recompense of them: cp. Matthew 16:27; Revelation 22:12.

(iv) 5:11-19. The Love of Christ the Apostle's Inspiration

In the recollection of this judgment the Apostle preaches. His motive is wholly unselfish. It is the love of Christ which constrains him. For the love of Christ was shown in His dying for all men in order to transform them into a new life. If any man, therefore, be in Christ, he lives a new life through the mercy of God, who has reconciled us to Himself by sending His Son to be our Saviour, and has given to His Apostles the message of reconciliation.

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