2 Corinthians 5:16

So that we from now know no man after the flesh: if indeed we have known Christ after the flesh, but we now know him no more.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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

17So if any one is in Christ, he is a new creature: old things have passed away; behold, they have become new.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:48And He responding said to the one speaking to Him; Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?

John 2:4And Jesus says to her, What is that to me and to thee? O woman, my hour is not yet come.

John 15:14You are my friends, if you may do those things which I command you.

Galatians 2:5to whom I rendered not submission for an hour; in order that the truth of the gospel may abide 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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