2 Corinthians 5:15

And that he underwent death for all, so that the living might no longer be living to themselves, but to him who underwent death for them and came back from the dead.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

14For it is the love of Christ which is moving us; because we are of the opinion that if one was put to death for all, then all have undergone death;

16For this reason, from this time forward we have knowledge of no man after the flesh: even if we have had knowledge of Christ after the flesh, we have no longer any such knowledge.

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Cross References

Ezekiel 16:6And when I went past you and saw you stretched out in your blood, I said to you, Though you are stretched out in your blood, have life;

Ezekiel 37:14And I will put my spirit in you, so that you may come to life, and I will give you a rest in your land: and you will be certain that I the Lord have said it and have done it, says the Lord.

Zechariah 10:9Though I had them planted among the peoples, they will keep me in mind in far countries: and they will take care of their children and will come back.

John 3:15So that whoever has faith may have in him eternal life.

John 6:57As the living Father has sent me, and I have life because of the Father, even so he who takes me for his food will have life because of me.

Romans 6:6Being conscious that our old man was put to death on the cross with him, so that the body of sin might be put away, and we might no longer be servants to sin.

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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