Before the judgment-seat of Christ (εμπροσθεν του βηματος του Χριστου). Old word βημα, a step (from βαινω), a platform, the seat o…

For we must. dei. It is proper, fit, necessary that we should all appear there. This fact to which Paul now refers is another…

For we must all appear.—Better, must all be made manifest. The word is the same as that in [Reference 1 Corinthi…

Therefore we labor, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted by him. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that…

Verse 9 follows vv.1–8 in much the same way as an ethical imperative frequently follows a doctrinal indicative in Paul’s letters (“You are...; ther…

We must be manifested. Although this is common to all, yet not everyone raises their views so as to consider every moment that they must a…

For we must all appear
This is a reason why the saints are so diligent and laborious, so earnest and intent upon it,…

The apostle urges himself and others to acts of duty. Well-grounded hopes of heaven will not encourage sloth and sinful complacency. Let all consid…

Here the author reveals the source of the supernatural desire for a heavenly dwelling. The cause of our natural desire to not be unclothed is that …