2 Corinthians 5:16 cpdv — And so, from now on, we know no one according to the flesh. And though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet…

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"And so, from now on, we know no one according to the flesh. And though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know him in this way no longer."

— 2 Corinthians 5:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Corinthians 5 — Context

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For if we are excessive in mind, it is for God; but if we are sober, it is for you.

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

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And Christ died for all, so that even those who live might not now live for themselves, but for him who died for them and who rose again.

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And so, from now on, we know no one according to the flesh. And though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know him in this way no longer.

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So if anyone is a new creature in Christ, what is old has passed away. Behold, all things have been made new.

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But all is of God, who has reconciled us to himself through Christ, and who has given us the ministry of reconciliation.

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For certainly God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, not charging them with their sins. And he has placed in us the Word of reconciliation.

2 Corinthians 5:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 5:16 say?
2 Corinthians 5:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And so, from now on, we know no one according to the flesh. And though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know him in this way no longer.”
Where is 2 Corinthians 5:16 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 5:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 5, verse 16.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 5:16.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 5:16 in?
2 Corinthians 5:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 5:16?
2 Corinthians 5:16 reads (CPDV): “And so, from now on, we know no one according to the flesh. And though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know him in this way no longer.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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