2 Corinthians 5:14

For the love of Christ constrains us; having judged this, that one died for all; then were all dead;

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 are beside ourselves, it is for God; if we have our right minds, it is for you.

15and he died for all, in order that those living may not live unto themselves, but unto him who died for them and is risen.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:37He that loveth father and mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

Luke 7:42And they not being able to pay, he forgave them both. Then which one of them will love him the more?

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

John 1:29On the following day he sees Jesus coming to him, and says, Behold the Lamb of God, that taketh 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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