2 Corinthians 5:16

Wherefore 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.

Webster Bible

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 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.

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

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Cross References

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

1 Samuel 2:29Wherefore kick ye at my sacrifice and at my offering, which I have commanded in my habitation; and honorest 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 to him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?

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

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

Galatians 2:5To whom we gave place by 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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