2 Corinthians 5:16

Wherefore henceforth, we know no man according to the flesh. And if we have known Christ according to the flesh; but now we know him so no longer.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 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.

17If then any be in Christ a new creature, the old things are passed away, behold all things are made new.

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Cross References

Numbers 10:30But he answered him: I will not go with thee, but I will return to my country, wherein I was born.

1 Samuel 2:29Why have you kicked away my victims, and my gifts which I commanded to be offered in the temple: and thou hast rather honoured thy sons than me, to eat the firstfruits of every sacrifice of my people Israel?

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

John 2:4And Jesus saith to her: Woman, what is that to me and to thee? my hour is not yet come.

John 15:14You are my friends, if you do the things that I command you.

Galatians 2:5To whom we yielded not by subjection, no not for an hour, that the truth of the gospel might continue 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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