2 Corinthians 5:16

And henceforth we no man know according to the flesh; and if we have known the Meshiha according to the flesh, yet from now we know not.

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

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

17Whoever therefore is in the Meshiha is a new creature; the old things have passed, and every thing hath become new

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Cross References

Matthew 12:48But he answered and said to him who spake to him, Who is my mother, and who are my brethren?

John 2:4Jeshu saith to her, What (is it) to me and to thee, woman? Not yet hath come mine hour.

John 15:14You are my friends, if you do all that I command you.

Galatians 2:5yet not for the space of an hour did we cast ourselves down to be subject to them; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.

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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