2 Corinthians 5:14

For the love of Christ overmasters me; because I thus judge that if One has died for all, then all have died;

Montgomery 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 I was "beside myself," it was to God; of if I am now "of sound mind," it is for you.

15and that he died for all in order that the living may live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again for them.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:37"He who loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he who loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me;

Luke 7:42"When they had nothing pay he forgave them with such charm. "Tell me, then, which of these will love him most?"

Luke 15:32"‘But it was fitting that we should make merry and rejoice, for this brother of yours was dead and is alive; he was lost and is found.’"

John 1:29The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said. "Behold, that is God’s Lamb, who takes and bears 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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