2 Corinthians 5:1

“For we know, that if our earthly house, etc..] By this house is meant the body, so called from its being like a well built house, a curious piece of architecture; as an house consists of a variety of parts fitly framed and put together in just symmetry and proportion, and with an entire usefulness in all, so is the body of man; which shows the power and wisdom of God the architect: likewise, because it is the dwelling place of the soul, which makes it appear, that the soul is more excellent than the body, is independent of it, and capable of a separate existence from it: it is said to be an “earthly” house, because it is from the earth; is supported by earthly things; has its present abode…”

“THE HOPE (Co2 4:17-18) OF ETERNAL GLORY IN THE RESURRECTION BODY. (2Co. 5:1-21) For--Assigning the reason for the statement (Co2 4:17), that affliction leads to exceeding glory. we know--assuredly (Co2 4:14; Job 19:25). if--For all shall not die; many shall be "changed" without "dissolution" (Co1 15:51-53). If this daily delivering unto death (Co2 3:11) should end in actual death. earthly--not the same as earthy (Co1 15:47). It stands in contrast to "in the heavens." house of this tabernacle--rather, "house of the tabernacle." "House" expresses more permanency than belongs to the body; therefore the qualification, "of the tabernacle" (implying that it is shifting, not stationary), is added…”

“For we know - We who are engaged in the work of the gospel ministry. Paul is giving a reason why he and his fellow-laborers did not become weary and faint in their work. The reason was, that they knew that even if their body should die, they had an inheritance reserved for them in heaven. The expression “we know” is the language of strong and unwavering assurance. They had no doubt on the subject. And it proves that there may be the assurance of eternal life; or such evidence of acceptance with God as to leave no doubt of a final admission into heaven. This language was often used by the Saviour in reference to the truths which he taught John 3:11; John 4:22; and it is used by the sacred…”

“Our earthly house - Which is only a tabernacle, or tent, not designed for a lasting habitation. 2 Corinthians 5:2”

“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).”

“we know: Job 19:25, Job 19:26; Psa 56:9; Ti2 1:12; Jo1 3:2, Jo1 3:14, Jo1 3:19, Jo1 5:19, Jo1 5:20 our: Co2 5:4, Co2 4:7; Gen 3:19; Job 4:19; Co1 15:46-48; Pe2 1:13, Pe2 1:14 dissolved: Job 30:22; Pe2 3:11 a building: Joh 14:2, Joh 14:3; Co1 3:9; Heb 11:10 an: Col 2:11; Heb 9:11, Heb 9:24; Pe1 1:4 2 Corinthians 5:2”