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2 Corinthians 5

2 Corinthians 5:14

Ambassadors for Christ · 2 Corinthians 5:11–21
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Translations

Modern
For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that One died for all, therefore all died.
Traditional
For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
Literal
For the love of Christ compels us, having judged this, that One died for all, therefore all died.
Latin
Caritas enim Christi urget nos: æstimantes hoc, quoniam si unus pro omnibus mortuus est, ergo omnes mortui sunt:

Original

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

Notes

2 Corinthians 5:14

Christ’s love compels us: This could mean either believers’ love for Christ or, more likely, Christ’s love for us. This love motivates believers to spread the message of Christ through their service (see 1 Corinthians 9:16).

2 Corinthians 5:14–17

Paul's teaching on reconciliation comes from his beliefs that:

  1. Christ died for all believers;

  2. in Christ, believers also die to sin and self; and

  3. now all believers should live for Christ.

This new life in Christ leads to a new way of seeing others and Christ.

2 Corinthians 5:11–7:4

Paul explains the main theme of his message: reconciliation. This means turning enemies into friends and restoring relationships. Paul's ideas are based on what God did through Christ to reconcile sinners to Himself (5:18–21). He presents this explanation while defending his own ministry (5:11–17) and applying his message to the situation in Corinth (6:1–7:4).

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Atonement Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Crucifixion Death Glorification Gospel Judgment Seat Redeemer, Redemption Rest Second Letter to the Corinthians Sin

Topics

All Christians should be As Missionaries: The Principle on Which Christian Minister: Duties of Christianity Death: Spiritual Depravity of Man: General Scriptures Concerning Holiness: Motives to The Love of Christ Jesus, the Christ: Design of his Death Jesus, the Christ: Love of Jesus, the Christ: Mission of Love to Christ: His Love to Us a Motive To Love: 0F Man for Jesus Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Selfishness: The Love of Christ should Constrain Us to Avoid Suffering of Christ The Love of Christ: To Saints, Is: Constraining Unselfishness: General Scriptures Concerning