2 Corinthians 5:14

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

Noyes Bible

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 in our sound mind, it is for you.

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

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Cross References

Job 32:18For I am full of matter; The spirit within me constraineth me.

Song of Solomon 8:6O set me as a seal upon thy heart, As a seal upon thine arm! For love is strong as death; True love is firm as the grave: Its flames are flames of fire, The fire of Jehovah.

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 7:42When they had nothing to pay, he freely remitted the debt of both. Which of them, now, will love him the most?

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

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