2 Corinthians 5:14

For the love of Christ controls us; because we are convinced that one died for all, therefore all died:

Revised King James 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 out of our minds, it is for God: or if we are in our right minds, it is for you.

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

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Cross References

Matthew 10:37He 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 7:42And when they were unable to repay, he freely forgave them both. Now, which of them will love him most?

Luke 15:32But we had to make merry, and be glad: for this brother of yours was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.

John 1:29The next day John saw Jesus coming to him, and said, Behold the Lamb of God, who takes 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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