2 Corinthians 5:14

For the charity of Christ presseth us: judging this, that if one died for all, then all were dead.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 whether we be transported in mind, it is to God; or whether we be sober, it is for you.

15And Christ died for all; that they also who live, may not now live to themselves, but unto him who died for them, and rose again.

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Cross References

Job 32:18Behold, my belly is as new wine which wanteth vent, which bursteth the new vessels.

Song of Solomon 8:6Put me as a seal upon thy heart, as a seal upon thy arm, for love is strong as death, jealousy as hard as hell, the lamps thereof are fire and flames.

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

Luke 7:42And whereas they had not wherewith to pay, he forgave them both. Which therefore of the two loveth him most?

Luke 15:32But it was fit that we should make merry and be glad, for this thy brother was dead and is come to life again; he was lost, and is found.

John 1:29The next day, John saw Jesus coming to him, and he saith: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who taketh 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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