2 Corinthians 5:15

And He died for all, that those who live might no longer live to themselves, but to Him who died for them and rose again.

1770 John Worsley NT

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, being fully persuaded of this, that if One died for all, then were all dead.

16Wherefore we henceforth know no one according to the flesh: and if we have known even Christ after the flesh, yet now we thus know Him no more.

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Cross References

John 3:15that whosoever believeth on Him may not perish, but have eternal life.

John 6:57As the living Father hath sent me, and I live by the Father; so he that feedeth on me he also shall live by me.

Romans 6:6Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that we might no longer be inslaved to 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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