2 Corinthians 5:14

For the love of Christ holds us together, having judge this, that if one died for all, then all died.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

13For whether we are beside ourselves to God, or we are of normal mind, it is for you.

15And he died for all so that those who live would no longer live to themselves, but to him who died for them, and was raised.

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Cross References

Job 32:18for I am full of words. The spirit within me compels me.

Song of Solomon 8:6Set me as a seal upon thy heart, as a seal upon thine arm. For love is strong as death, jealousy is cruel as Sheol. The flashes of it are flashes of fire, a most vehement flame.

Matthew 10:37He who loves father or mother above me is not worthy of me, and he who loves son or daughter above me is not worthy of me.

Luke 7:42And of them not having to repay, he forgave them both. Which of them therefore, do thou say, will love him more?

Luke 15:32But it was needful to make merry and be glad, because this thy brother was dead, and became alive again, and was lost, and was found.

John 1:29On the morrow John sees Jesus coming to him, and he says, Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 5:13-16

Apology for Seeming Self-Commendation. ( a. d. 57.) 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… Read the whole commentary →

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