2 Corinthians 5:15

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

Revised King James 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 controls us; because we are convinced that one died for all, therefore all died:

16Therefore, we no longer regard man according to the flesh: though once we regarded Christ according to the flesh, yet now we regard him thus no longer.

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Cross References

John 3:15That whoever believes in him may have eternal life.

John 6:57As the living Father sent me, and I live by the Father: so he who eats me shall live because of me.

Romans 6:6Knowing this, that our old man has been crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should no longer be enslaved by 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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