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:

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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 5:14

BSB

For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that One died for all, therefore all died.

AKJV

For the love of Christ constrains us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:

CPDV

For the charity of Christ urges us on, in consideration of this: that if one died for all, then all have died.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

For the love of Christ holds us together; having judged this, that if one died for all, then all dead:

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Corinthians 5:14

ForG1063ConjunctiontheloveG26Noun FeminineofChristG5547Adjective constrainethG4912Verb usG2248becausewethusG5124 judgeG2919Verb thatG3754Conjunction ifG1487Conjunction oneG1520 diedG599Verb forG5228Preposition allG3956Adjective thenG686 wereG599Verb allG3956Adjective deadG599Verb

Commentary for 2 Corinthians 5:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Corinthians 5:14

Summary

Christ's love compels unified belief in sacrifice

Event

Christ's love constrains believers

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD