2 Corinthians 5:16

Therefore, 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.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.

In Context

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.

17Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: old things have passed away; behold, new things have come.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:48But he answered and said to him who told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brothers?

John 2:4Jesus said to her, Woman, what have I to do with you? my hour has not yet come.

John 15:14You are my friends, if you do what I command you.

Galatians 2:5We did not yield in subjection to them, not even for a hour; that the truth of the gospel might remain with you.

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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