2 Corinthians 5:16

For ourselves, then, from this time forward, we refuse to regard anyone from the world’s standpoint. Even if we once thought of Christ from the standpoint of the world, yet now we do so no longer.

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

17Therefore, if anyone is in union with Christ, he is a new being! His old life has passed away; a new life has begun!

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Cross References

Matthew 12:48“Who is my mother? And who are my brothers?”

John 2:4“What do you want with me?” answered Jesus. “My time has not come yet.”

John 15:14And you are my friends, if you do what I command you.

Galatians 2:5Why, we did not for a moment yield submission to them, so that the truth of the good news might be yours always!

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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