2 Corinthians 5:15

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

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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

16So that we henceforth know no one according to the flesh; and if also we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we no longer know him.

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Cross References

John 3:15that every one who believes on him may have everlasting life.

John 6:57As the living Father has sent me, and I live because of the Father; so he that eats me, he also shall live because of me.

Romans 6:6knowing this, that our old man was crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, in order that we should no longer be in bondage to 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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