2 Corinthians 5:14

World English Bible

For the love of Christ constrains us; because we judge thus, that one died for all, therefore all died.

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2 Corinthians 5:14 in other translations

For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that one died for all, therefore all died;

2 Corinthians 5:14 · American Standard Version

2 Corinthians 5:14 in context

  1. 12For we are not commending ourselves to you again, but speak as giving you occasion of boasting on our behalf, that you may have something to answer those who boast in appearance, and not in heart.
  2. 13For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God. Or if we are of sober mind, it is for you.
  3. 14For the love of Christ constrains us; because we judge thus, that one died for all, therefore all died.
  4. 15He died for all, that those who live should no longer live to themselves, but to him who for their sakes died and rose again.
  5. 16Therefore we know no one after the flesh from now on. Even though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now we know him so no more.

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