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2 Corinthians 5:16

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

Revised Version 1895

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 they which live should no longer live unto themselves, but unto him who for their sakes died and rose again.

17Wherefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: the old things are passed away; behold, they are become new.

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Cross References

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

1 Samuel 2:29Wherefore kick ye at my sacrifice and at mine offering, which I have commanded in my habitation; and honourest thy sons above me, to make yourselves fat with the chiefest of all the offerings of Israel my people?

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

John 2:4And Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.

John 15:14Ye are my friends, if ye do the things which I command you.

Galatians 2:5to whom we gave place in the way of subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue 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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