2 Corinthians 5:14
for the love of the Christ doth constrain us, having judged thus: that if one for all died, then the whole died,
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
13for whether we were beside ourselves, [it was] to God; whether we be of sound mind — [it is] to you,
Cross References
Job 32:18For I have been full of words, Distressed me hath the spirit of my breast,
Song of Solomon 8:6Set me as a seal on thy heart, as a seal on thine arm, For strong as death is love, Sharp as Sheol is jealousy, Its burnings [are] burnings of fire, a flame of Jah!
Matthew 10:37'He who is loving father or mother above me, is not worthy of me, and he who is loving son or daughter above me, is not worthy of me,
Luke 7:42and they not having [wherewith] to give back, he forgave both; which then of them, say thou, will love him more?'
Luke 15:32but to be merry, and to be glad, it was needful, because this thy brother was dead, and did live again, he was lost, and was found.'
John 1:29on the morrow John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, 'Lo, the Lamb of God, who is taking away the sin of the world;
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 →