2 Corinthians 5:15

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

Webster Bible

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 constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:

16Wherefore henceforth we know no man according to the flesh: though indeed we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now henceforth we know him no more.

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Cross References

Ezekiel 16:6And when I passed by thee, and saw thee polluted in thy own blood, I said to thee when thou wast in thy blood, Live; yes, I said to thee when thou wast in thy blood, Live.

Ezekiel 37:14And shall put my spirit in you, and ye shall live, and I shall place you in your own land: then shall ye know that I the LORD have spoken it , and performed it , saith the LORD.

Zechariah 10:9And I will sow them among the people: and they shall remember me in remote countries; and they shall live with their children, and turn again.

John 3:15That whoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

John 6:57As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father: so he that eateth me, even he shall live by me.

Romans 6:6Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him , that the body of sin may be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve 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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