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2 Corinthians 5:16

So that *we* henceforth know no one according to flesh; but if even we have known Christ according to flesh, yet now we know [him thus] no longer.

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.

In Context

15and he died for all, that they who live should no longer live to themselves, but to him who died for them and has been raised.

17So if any one [be] in Christ, [there is] a new creation; the old things have passed away; behold all things have become new:

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Cross References

Numbers 10:30And he said to him, I will not go; but to mine own land, and to my kindred will I go.

1 Samuel 2:29Wherefore do ye trample upon my sacrifice and upon mine oblation which I have commanded [in my] habitation? And thou honourest thy sons above me, to make yourselves fat with the primest of all the oblations of Israel my people.

Matthew 12:48But he answering said to him that spoke to him, Who is my mother, and who are my brethren?

John 2:4Jesus says to her, What have I to do with thee, woman? mine hour has not yet come.

John 15:14Ye are my friends if ye practise whatever I command you.

Galatians 2:5to whom we yielded in subjection not even for an hour, that the truth of the glad tidings might remain with you.

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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