2 Corinthians
King James Version (KJV)
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:”
King James Version (KJV)
2 Corinthians 5:14 Context
11Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences. 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. 17Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
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Other Translations
For the loue of Christ constreineth vs, because wee thus iudge: that if one died for all, then were all dead:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died;
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that one died for all, therefore all died;
- American Standard Version (1901)
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;
- Basic English Bible
For the love of the Christ constrains us, having judged this: that one died for all, then all have died;
- Darby Bible
For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
- Webster's Bible
For the love of Christ overmasters us, the conclusion at which we have arrived being this--that One having died for all, His death was their death,
- Weymouth Bible
For the love of Christ constrains us; because we judge thus, that one died for all, therefore all died.
- World English Bible
For the charite of Crist dryueth vs; gessynge this thing, that if oon died for alle, thanne alle weren deed.
- Wycliffe Bible
for the love of the Christ doth constrain us, having judged thus: that if one for all died, then the whole died,
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died;
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that one died for all, therefore all died;
- American Standard Version (1901)
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;
- Basic English Bible
For the love of the Christ constrains us, having judged this: that one died for all, then all have died;
- Darby Bible
For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
- Webster's Bible
For the love of Christ overmasters us, the conclusion at which we have arrived being this--that One having died for all, His death was their death,
- Weymouth Bible
For the love of Christ constrains us; because we judge thus, that one died for all, therefore all died.
- World English Bible
For the charite of Crist dryueth vs; gessynge this thing, that if oon died for alle, thanne alle weren deed.
- Wycliffe Bible
for the love of the Christ doth constrain us, having judged thus: that if one for all died, then the whole died,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for 2 Corinthians 5:14
5:14 For the love of Christ - To us, and our love to him. Constraineth us - Both to the one and the other; beareth us on with such a strong, steady, prevailing influence, as winds and tides exert when they waft the vessel to its destined harbour. While we thus judge, that if Christ died for all, then are all, even the best of men, naturally dead - In a state of spiritual death, and liable to death eternal. For had any man been otherwise, Christ had not needed to have died for him.
People's Bible Notes for 2 Corinthians 5:14
2Co 5:14 For the love of Christ constraineth us. It was the power that moved him in all his conduct. If one died for all, then were all dead. I thus judge that if Christ died for all, all in Christ have died with him to a life of sin. Baptized into his death we must be dead to sin. The next verse shows that this is the meaning. Compare Ro 6:3,4,6,11 Ga 5:4.