2 Corinthians 5:14

For the charity of Christ urges us on, in consideration of this: that if one died for all, then all have died.

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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 are excessive in mind, it is for God; but if we are sober, it is for you.

15And Christ died for all, so that even those who live might not now live for themselves, but for him who died for them and who rose again.

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Cross References

Job 32:18For I am full of words, and the feeling in my gut inspires me.

Song of Solomon 8:6Groom to Bride: Under the apple tree, I awakened you. There your mother was corrupted. There she who bore you was violated.

Matthew 10:37Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me. And whoever loves son or daughter above me is not worthy of me.

Luke 7:42And since they did not have the ability to repay him, he forgave them both. So then, which of them loves him more?”

Luke 15:32But it was necessary to feast and to rejoice. For this brother of yours was dead, and has revived; he was lost, and is found.’”

John 1:29On the next day, John saw Jesus coming toward him, and so he said: “Behold, the Lamb of God. Behold, he 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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