2 Corinthians 5:15

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

16And so, from now on, we know no one according to the flesh. And though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know him in this way no longer.

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Cross References

Ezekiel 16:6But, passing by you, I saw that you were wallowing in your own blood. And I said to you, when you were in your blood: ‘Live.’ I tell you that I said to you, in your blood: ‘Live.’

Ezekiel 37:14And I will place my Spirit within you, and you shall live. And I will cause you to rest upon your own soil. And you shall know that I, the Lord, have spoken and acted, says the Lord God.”

Zechariah 10:9And I will sow them among the peoples, and from far away they will remember me. And they will live with their sons, and they will return.

John 3:15so that whoever believes in him may not perish, but may have eternal life.

John 6:57Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him.

Romans 6:6For we know this: that our former selves have been crucified together with him, so that the body which is of sin may be destroyed, and moreover, so that we may no longer serve 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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