2 Corinthians 5:14
For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:In other versions
For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that one died for all, therefore all died;
ASV
For it is the love of Christ which is moving us; because we are of the opinion that if one was put to death for all, then all have undergone death;
BBE
For the love of the Christ constrains us, having judged this: that one died for all, then all have died;
DBY
For the love of Christ constrains us; because we judge thus, that one died for all, therefore all died.
WEB
for the love of the Christ doth constrain us, having judged thus: that if one for all died, then the whole died,
YLT
For the love of Christ constrains us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
ENG
For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
WBT
For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that One died for all, therefore all died.
BSB
In context
12For 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.
13For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.
14For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
15And 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.
16Wherefore 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.
Cross-references
People in this verse
- Jesus