2 Corinthians 5:14

It is the love of the Christ which compels us, when we reflect that, as one died for all, therefore all died;

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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, if we were “beside ourselves,” it was in God’s service! If we are not in our senses, it is in yours!

15and that he died for all, so that the living should no longer live for themselves, but for him who died and rose for them.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:37Anyone who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and anyone who loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

Luke 7:42As they were unable to pay, he forgave them both. Which of them, do you think, will love him the more?”

Luke 15:32But how could we not celebrate and rejoice? Here is your brother who was dead and is alive, who was lost and is found.’”

John 1:29The next day John saw Jesus coming towards him, and exclaimed, “Here is the Lamb of God, who 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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