2 Corinthians 5:14

For the love of Christ constrains us, because we have this judgment―that if one died for all, then have all died:

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

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 if we be beside ourselves, it is for God; or, if we be of sound mind, it is for you.

15and he died for all, that those who live should no more live for themselves, but for him who died for them, and rose again.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:37He that loves father or mother more than me, is not worthy of me: and he that loves son or daughter more than me, is not worthy of me:

Luke 7:42But as they had nothing to pay, he forgave them both. Which of them, then, will love him the more?

Luke 15:32But it became us to make merry and rejoice; for this your brother was dead, and is alive again: was lost, and is found.

John 1:29The next day John saw Jesus coming to him, and said: Behold the Lamb of God, that 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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