2 Corinthians 5:15

and 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.

Noyes Bible

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 constraineth us, because we thus judged, that if one died for all, then all died;

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

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Cross References

Ezekiel 16:6And when I passed by thee, and saw thee in danger of being trodden under foot in thy blood, I said to thee when thou wast in thy blood, Live! yea, I said to thee when thou wast in thy blood, Live!

Ezekiel 37:14and put my breath within you, and ye live, and I place you in your own land; then shall ye know that I, Jehovah, have spoken it, and done it, saith Jehovah.

Zechariah 10:9Though I scatter them among the nations, Yet in far countries will they remember me; And they shall live with their children, and shall return.

John 3:15that every one who believeth in him may have everlasting life.

John 6:57As the living Father sent me, and I live by reason of the Father; so he that eateth me, he also shall live by reason of me.

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