2 Corinthians 5:14

For the love of the Messiah constraineth us to reason thus: One died for all; therefore are all dead.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 extravagant, it is for God: and if we are discreet, it is for you.

15And he died for all, that they who live should not live to themselves, but to him who 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 7:42And as they had not the means of pay, he released them both. Which of them, therefore will love him most?

Luke 15:32But it was proper for us to be merry, and to rejoice; because this thy brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.

John 1:29The day after, John saw Jesus coming towards him, and said: Behold, the Lamb of God, that beareth 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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