2 Corinthians 5

Which worship songs are based on 2 Corinthians 5?

West Texas Wind — NEEDTOBREATHE (2021) 2 Corinthians 5:1-8
The bridge presents the earthly body and present home as temporary dwellings while anticipating a lasting home beyond mortal life. This closely resembles Paul's contrast between the present earthly dwelling and the heavenly home with the Lord.
See Me Through It — Brandon Heath (2022) 2 Corinthians 5:7
The song contrasts trusting God before an outcome is visible with dependence on physical sight, closely paraphrasing Paul's description of living by faith rather than sight.
Faith!? — Chris Renzema (2023) 2 Corinthians 5:7
The bridge directly adopts Paul's contrast between living by faith and relying on sight.
SUNSHINE — Forrest Frank (2024) 2 Corinthians 5:7
The second verse uses Paul's characteristic formulation for living by faith rather than relying on visible circumstances, though the following slang playfully adapts the wording.
Thank You — Forrest Frank (2023) 2 Corinthians 5:7
The contrast between faith and physical sight closely restates Paul’s description of Christian life as being governed by faith rather than visible circumstances.
Trust In You — Karen Clark Sheard (2024) 2 Corinthians 5:7
The chorus contrasts dependence on visible circumstances with continued belief and trust in God, closely paraphrasing Paul's contrast between walking by faith and walking by sight.
Way Maker — Mandisa (2020) 2 Corinthians 5:7
The bridge explicitly contrasts faith with the inability to perceive God's activity, closely paraphrasing Paul's distinction between living by faith and living by sight.
uptown — Imrsqd (2026) 2 Corinthians 5:7
The declaration of walking by faith without requiring visible or rational confirmation directly echoes Paul’s contrast between walking by faith and walking by sight.
not by sight — Stephen Stanley (2024) 2 Corinthians 5:7
The song's central phrase evokes Paul's statement that Christian life is governed by faith rather than physical sight. Its context of trusting God amid uncertainty reinforces the connection.
Do It Now (Agbanilagbatan) — Limoblaze & Joe L Barnes (2025) 2 Corinthians 5:7
The declaration that one proceeds by faith rather than visible circumstances closely reproduces Paul’s statement in this verse.
All I Know — Childlike CiCi & TuKool Tiff & LANELL GRANT & Jackie Hill Perry (2025) 2 Corinthians 5:7
The song directly invokes Paul’s contrast between living by faith and relying on visible evidence.
God Did (DnB Remix) — RUA YOUNG & KHIM & Virion (2025) 2 Corinthians 5:7
The song closely reproduces Paul's contrast between living by faith and relying on visible evidence.
Lead Me On (Radio Version) — Chandler Moore (2024) 2 Corinthians 5:7
The pre-chorus closely restates Paul’s contrast between living by faith and living by visible perception.
New Name Written Down in Glory (feat. David Gentiles) — Charity Gayle & David Gentiles (2021) 2 Corinthians 5:7
The pre-chorus directly adopts Paul's descriptions of walking by faith rather than sight and of anyone in Christ becoming a new creation whose former life has passed away.
Estamos de Pé (Ao Vivo) — Marcus Salles (2020) 2 Corinthians 5:7
The contrast between visible circumstances and faith as the basis for Christian conduct directly restates Paul’s teaching about the believer’s manner of walking.
Hey Man Say Man — 1K Phew (2026) 2 Corinthians 5:7
The chorus directly uses Paul's contrast between living by faith and relying on visible circumstances.
RED FLAGS — indie tribe, nobigdyl., Jon Keith & Torey D'Shaun (2024) 2 Corinthians 5:7
The song reverses Paul’s contrast between faith and sight, portraying reliance on sight as spiritually unstable and dangerous.
Estamos de Pé - Ao Vivo — Marcus Salles (2021) 2 Corinthians 5:7
The chorus directly adopts Paul’s contrast between living by faith and directing one’s life according to visible circumstances.
Let Go Let God (R&B) — 1K Phew & Lee Vasi & Jor’dan Armstrong (2024) 2 Corinthians 5:7
The description of walking by faith directly uses Paul’s language for living by trust in God rather than by visible circumstances.
Facing A Task Unfinished — Keith & Kristyn Getty (2020) 2 Corinthians 5:14-15
The prayer describes Christ’s love as the compelling force behind sacrificial service, directly echoing Paul’s account of being controlled by Christ’s love because of his death and resurrection.
Welcome to the Show — Fireflight (2020) 2 Corinthians 5:15
The bridge contrasts willingness to die with continuing to live for oneself, closely reflecting Paul's teaching that Christ's people should cease living for themselves and live for him.
Keep On (feat. Davide Mutendji, Tori Elliott & Isaiah Templeton) — Elevation Worship (2026) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The chorus describes present renewal and the definitive passing away of the former life, closely paraphrasing Paul's description of anyone in Christ as a new creation.
Draw Near To The Cross — AWAKE84 (2025) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The lyrics speak to the transformation from death to new life, which resonates with the teaching that anyone in Christ is a new creation, as stated in 2 Corinthians 5:17.
1 John 3 — Bryson Gray (2023) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The post-chorus directly reproduces the KJV wording describing the passing away of the former life in Christ's new creation.
All of Me — Bryson Gray (2023) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The description of becoming new and leaving the former life without defining power closely paraphrases Paul’s teaching that anyone in Christ is a new creation and that the old has passed away.
Lose My Mind — Bryson Gray (2023) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The declaration of becoming a new creation through embracing Christ directly invokes Paul's teaching that those in Christ are made new.
New Day — Danny Gokey (2022) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The repeated contrast between what has passed away and the arrival of newness closely follows Paul's description of becoming a new creation in Christ.
Dawning of Deliverance — Disciple (2023) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The declaration that the former self has passed away directly echoes Paul's description of becoming a new creation in Christ.
GOOD DAY — Forrest Frank (2024) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The description of God transforming what is old into something new closely echoes Paul's teaching that anyone in Christ is a new creation and that the old has passed away.
WHAT LIVING IS ALL ABOUT — Forrest Frank (2024) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The speaker describes becoming a new creation through union with Christ, closely reproducing Paul's language about transformation in Christ.
Changed — Hannah Kerr (2024) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The contrast between a former identity and being made new closely follows Paul’s description of life in Christ as a new creation whose old condition has passed away.
I Found Jesus — Katy Nichole (2025) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The song reflects the transformation and renewal of identity, paralleling the idea that anyone in Christ is a new creation, as expressed in 2 Corinthians 5:17.
I'M DIFFERENT NOW — Kelsey Breedlove (2025) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The lyrics about being made new and having a changed identity reflect the essence of 2 Corinthians 5:17, which emphasizes becoming a new creation in Christ.
New — Lauren Daigle (2023) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The repeated contrast between a person’s former identity and the new person they have become closely reflects Paul’s description of the old passing away and the new arriving in Christ.
Lamb of God — Lurine Cato (2022) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The singer describes herself using Paul’s distinctive language for a person in Christ becoming a new creation, presenting conversion as a fundamental change of identity.
New Creation (live) — Mac Powell (2022) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The song identifies the believer as newly made by God, directly invoking Paul’s description of those who are in Christ as a new creation. Its contrast between the former life and Spirit-given renewal reinforces this specific Pauline connection.
Clean — Newsboys (2021) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The bridge describes the former self becoming new through God's Spirit, closely echoing Paul's description of a person in Christ as a new creation whose old condition has passed away.
Flowers — Phil Wickham (2026) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The song's imagery of transformation from ashes to flowers reflects the theme of becoming a new creation, as expressed in 2 Corinthians 5:17, which speaks to the renewal of life through Christ.
So So Good — Phil Wickham (2026) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The song reflects the transformation from death to life, paralleling the idea of being a new creation in Christ, as expressed in 2 Corinthians 5:17.
Me Salvó — Elevation Español (2026) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The song directly applies Paul's teaching that anyone united to Christ has become a new creation and is no longer defined by the former life.
Spring Sings — Ellie Holcomb (2025) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The lyrics convey the idea of God making all things new, which aligns with the teaching in 2 Corinthians 5:17 about being a new creation in Christ.
New Me — Madalyn Rae (2026) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The theme of becoming a 'new me' resonates with 2 Corinthians 5:17, which speaks of being a new creation in Christ, emphasizing transformation and renewal.
God Did It — Limoblaze (2026) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The lyrics express a transformation from being self-made to being grace-made, which aligns with the idea of becoming a new creation in Christ as described in 2 Corinthians 5:17.
Nothing Can Take That Away — Kristian Stanfill (2025) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The lyrics reflect the transformation of identity, echoing the message that anyone in Christ is a new creation, with the old passing away and the new coming into being.
Amazing Grace — Kings Kaleidoscope & Kings Kaleidoscope Hymns (2025) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The transformation from being lost to being found and from blindness to sight echoes the message of new creation in 2 Corinthians 5:17, highlighting the change that occurs through faith.
Hundred From Deep Freestyle — Kieran the Light (2024) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The artist identifies himself as a new creature and describes spiritual transformation through Christ, closely reflecting Paul's teaching that those in Christ have become a new creation.
MERCY — Aaron Cole (2025) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The song references being a new creation in Christ, reflecting the transformation described in 2 Corinthians 5:17, which speaks of becoming new after accepting Christ.
Due Time — Bizzle (2025) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The chorus invokes Paul’s declaration that anyone in Christ is a new creature, contrasting that God-given identity with the persistence of old thoughts and desires.
Metamorphosis — Joel Figueroa (2025) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The bridge describes the former self ending and a new self coming to life, closely reflecting Paul's description of life in Christ as the passing away of the old and the arrival of the new.
Who God Says You Are — Olivia Lane (2025) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The description of the believer as a new creation directly invokes Paul's teaching about the transformed identity of anyone who is in Christ.
New Creation — Mike Teezy (2024) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The central declaration that the believer has become a new creation and is no longer the same directly invokes Paul's description of transformation in Christ.
If Anyone Is In Christ — Aaron Williams (2026) 2 Corinthians 5:17
The song directly quotes the phrase about being a new creation in Christ, which is a central theme of 2 Corinthians 5:17, emphasizing transformation and renewal.
Reconcile — Haste the Day (2024) 2 Corinthians 5:18-20
The repeated appeal for a son to accept reconciliation closely echoes Paul’s direct appeal to be reconciled to God. The song extends this divine reconciliation into the repair of failed human relationships.
Ministers — Tenth Avenue North (2024) 2 Corinthians 5:18-20
The believers' identity as ministers entrusted with proclaiming reconciliation closely reflects Paul's description of the ministry and message of reconciliation committed to Christ's ambassadors.
CHRISTmas — JVKE, Forrest Frank (2025) 2 Corinthians 5:19
The lyrics mention 'God and sinners reconciled,' which paraphrases the message of reconciliation found in 2 Corinthians 5:19, emphasizing the purpose of Christ's coming.
The Day I Met You — Phil Wickham (2026) 2 Corinthians 5:21
The song presents salvation as an unequal exchange in which the sinner’s judgment is taken by Christ and Christ’s righteousness is given in return, closely reflecting Paul’s description of Christ bearing sin so believers might receive God’s righteousness.
2 Major — Ty Brasel & Torey D'Shaun (2025) 2 Corinthians 5:21
The song describes the innocent Jesus bearing blame so that the believer is regarded as blameless, closely reflecting Paul's account of Christ being made sin for humanity so that believers receive God's righteousness.
Lamb of God (Live) — UPPERROOM & Jonathan Lewis (2025) 2 Corinthians 5:21
The lyrics highlight the concept of Jesus knowing no sin while bearing the sins of others, directly connecting to the New Testament teaching about Christ's sinlessness.

2 Corinthians 5 (King James Version)

¹ For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

² For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:

³ If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.

⁴ For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life.

⁵ Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.

⁶ Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:

⁷ (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

⁸ We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

⁹ Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.

¹⁰ For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

¹¹ Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.

¹² For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.

¹³ For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.

¹⁴ For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:

¹⁵ And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.

¹⁶ Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.

¹⁷ Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

¹⁸ And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

¹⁹ To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.

²⁰ Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.

²¹ For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.