2 Corinthians 5:16

Wherefore 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.

1770 John Worsley NT

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

17And therefore if any one be in Christ, he is created anew: old things are passed away, behold all things are become new.

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Cross References

Matthew 12:48But in answer to him that told Him, He said, "Who is my mother, and who are my brethren?"

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

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

Galatians 2:5to whom we yielded no submission, not even 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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