2 Corinthians 5:14

For the love of Christ constraineth us, because we judge thus, that if one died for all, then were all dead:

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 transported out of ourselves, it is for God; or if we are sober-minded, it is for your sake.

15and he died for all, that they who live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him that died for them, and rose again.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:37He that loveth father or 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 7:42But having nothing to pay, he forgave them both. Tell me, which of these, then, will love him most?

Luke 15:32But it was right that we should rejoice, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.

John 1:29The next day John seeth Jesus coming to him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, who 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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