2 Corinthians 5:15

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

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

14For the love of Christ constraineth us, because we judge thus, that if one died for all, then were all dead:

16Wherefore from the present moment know we no man after the flesh: yea though we have also known Christ after the flesh, yet so henceforth know we him no more.

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Cross References

John 3:15that every one who believeth on him may not perish, but have life eternal.

John 6:57As the life-giving Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father; so he that eateth me, the same shall live by me.

Romans 6:6knowing this, that our old man hath been crucified with him, that the body of sin might be abolished, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.

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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