2 Corinthians 5:16

Therefore for the future we know no one simply as a man. Even if we have known Christ as a man, yet now we do so no longer.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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 in order that the living may no longer live to themselves, but to Him who died for them and rose again.

17So that if any one is in Christ, he is a new creature: the old state of things has passed away; a new state of things has come into existence.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:48"Who is my mother?" He said to the man; "and who are my brothers?"

John 2:4"Leave the matter in my hands," He replied; "the time for me to act has not yet come."

John 15:14You are my friends, if you do what I command you.

Galatians 2:5But not for an hour did we give way and submit to them; in order that the Good News might continue with you in its integrity.

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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