2 Corinthians 5:16

So that, we, henceforth, know, no one, after the flesh: if we have even been gaining, after the flesh, a knowledge of Christ,

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

15Having judged this,—that, one, in behalf of all, died, hence, they all, died; and, in behalf of all, died he,—in order that, they who live, no longer for themselves, should live, but for him who, in their behalf, died and rose again.

17On the contrary, now, no longer, are we gaining it. So that, if any one is in Christ, there is a new creation! the old things, have passed away,—Lo! they have become new!

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Cross References

Numbers 10:30And he said unto him, I will not go,—but unto my own land, and unto my own kindred, will I go.

1 Samuel 2:29Wherefore have ye been kicking at my sacrifices, and my presents, which I commanded, to serve for a home,—and shouldest have honoured thy sons more than me: fattening yourselves, with the first of every present of Israel, before me?

Matthew 12:48But, he, answering, said unto him that was telling him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?

John 2:4And Jesus saith unto her—What part can I take with thee, O woman? Not yet, hath come, mine hour.

John 15:14Ye, are, friends of mine, if ye be doing that which, I, am commanding you.

Galatians 2:5Unto whom, not even for an hour, gave we place by the [required] submission,—in order that, the truth of the glad-message, might still abide 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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