2 Corinthians 5:14

For the love of the Meshiha constraineth us, because we judge this, That if one for every man hath died, then (was) every man dead.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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 be beside ourselves, (it is) unto Aloha; and if we be right, (it is) unto you.

15And for every man he died, that they who live should not live to themselves, but to him who on their behalf died and arose.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:37Whosoever loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy (of) me; and whosoever loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy (of) me.

Luke 7:42And when they had nothing to pay, he forgave them both. Which, therefore, of them the most would love him?

Luke 15:32But to rejoice it behoves us, and to be glad, because this thy brother was dead, and is alive; and was lost, and is found.

John 1:29AND the day after, Juchanon seeth Jeshu, who was coming to him; and he said, Behold the Lamb of Aloha, who beareth 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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