2 Corinthians 5:14

For the love of Christ constrains us; because we thus judged, that if one died for all, then they all died.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 were beside ourselves, it was for God; or whether we are of sound mind, it is for you.

15And he died for all, that they who live should live no longer to themselves, but to him who for them died and rose again.

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Cross References

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

Luke 7:42And they having nothing to pay, he forgave them both. Which of them therefore, tell me, will love him most?

Luke 15:32It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad; because this thy brother was dead and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.

John 1:29On the morrow, he sees Jesus coming to him, and says: Behold the Lamb of God, that 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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