2 Corinthians 5:16

So 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.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 live no longer to themselves, but to him who for them died and rose again.

17So that if any one is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, all things have become new.

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Cross References

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

John 2:4Jesus says to her: Woman, what have I to do with thee? My hour is not yet come.

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

Galatians 2:5to whom not even for an hour did we yield by the [required] submission, 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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