American Standard Version
"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
“For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:”
“For the love of Christ constrains us; because we judge thus, that one died for all, therefore all died.”
“For the love of Christ controls us, since we have concluded this, that Christ died for all; therefore all have died.”
“For the charity of Christ presseth us: judging this, that if one died for all, then all were dead.”
“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;”
“For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:”
Knowing therefore the fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we are made manifest unto God; and I hope that we are made manifest also in your consciences.
We are not again commending ourselves unto you, but speak as giving you occasion of glorying on our behalf, that ye may have wherewith to answer them that glory in appearance, and not in heart.
For whether we are beside ourselves, it is unto God; or whether we are of sober mind, it is unto you.
For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that one died for all, therefore all died;
and he died for all, that they that live should no longer live unto themselves, but unto him who for their sakes died and rose again.
Wherefore we henceforth know no man after the flesh: even though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now we know him so no more.
Wherefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: the old things are passed away; behold, they are become new.