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Motivation: Awe of the Judge
Commentators explain that "the fear of the Lord" is not simply being scared, but a profound "reverential awe" for Christ as our future judge (2 Corinthians 5:10). This awareness of our personal accountability before Him is what powerfully motivates believers to share the gospel, desiring to save others from what scholars call the "terrible vengeance" on the day of judgment.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 5:11
18th Century
Theologian
Knowing therefore. We who are apostles, and who are appointed to preach the gospel, having the fullest assurance of the terrors of the day…
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 5:11
The fear of the Lord (τον φοβον του Κυριου). Many today regard this a played-out motive, but not so Paul. He has in mind verse 10 …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 5:11
19th Century
Bishop
Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord.—Better, the fear of the Lord. The English word “terror” is unduly strong, and h…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Corinthians 5:9–11
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 5:11
“The fear [GK 3832] of the Lord” here is not personal piety nor the terror that the omnipotent Lord arouses in the hearts of people (e.g.,[Referenc…
John Calvin
On 2 Corinthians 5:11
16th Century
Theologian
Knowing therefore. He now returns to speak of himself, or he again applies the general doctrine to himself personally. “I am not ignorant,…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 5:11
17th Century
Pastor
Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord
Or the fear of the Lord; by which is meant either the grace of the fear of …
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 5:9–15
17th Century
Minister
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…