2 Corinthians 5:14
For the love (o. agape) of Christ constrains us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
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13For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.
Cross References
Job 32:18For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constrains me.
Song of Solomon 8:6Set me as a seal upon yours heart, as a seal upon yours arm: for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire, which has a most vehement flame.
Matthew 10:37He that loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
Luke 7:42And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?
Luke 15:32It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this your brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.
John 1:29The next day John sees Jesus coming unto him, and says, Behold the Lamb of God, which 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 →