Parallel Verses
Amplified
For the love of Christ controls and compels us, because we have concluded this, that One died for all, therefore all died;
New American Standard Bible
For the love of Christ
King James Version
For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
Holman Bible
For Christ’s love compels
International Standard Version
The love of the Messiah controls us, for we are convinced of this: that one person died for all people; therefore, all people have died.
A Conservative Version
For the love of Christ holds us together, having judge this, that if one died for all, then all died.
American Standard Version
For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that one died for all, therefore all died;
An Understandable Version
For Christ's love for us motivates us, because we have concluded that, [since] one person [i.e., Christ] died for all people, so then all people have died. [Note: This may mean simply that Christ died for all people, who were dead in their sins].
Anderson New Testament
For the love of Christ constrains us, because we have this judgment that if one died for all, then have all died:
Bible in Basic English
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;
Common New Testament
For the love of Christ controls us, because we are convinced that one has died for all; therefore all have died.
Daniel Mace New Testament
to this I am urg'd by the love I bear to Christ, persuaded as I am, that if one died for all, then were all in a dying state: and that he died for all,
Darby Translation
For the love of the Christ constrains us, having judged this: that one died for all, then all have died;
Godbey New Testament
For the love of Christ constrains us; having judged this, that one died for all; then were all dead;
Goodspeed New Testament
It is Christ's love that controls me, for I have become convinced that as one has died for all, all have died,
John Wesley New Testament
For the love of Christ constraineth us, while we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
Julia Smith Translation
For the love of Christ holds us together; having judged this, that if one died for all, then all dead:
King James 2000
For the love of Christ constrains us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
Lexham Expanded Bible
For the love of Christ controls us, [because we] have concluded this: that one died for all; as a result all died.
Modern King James verseion
For the love of Christ constrains us, judging this, that if one died for all, then all died;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, if one be dead for all, that then are all dead:
Moffatt New Testament
for I am controlled by the love of Christ, convinced that as One has died for all, then all have died,
Montgomery New Testament
For the love of Christ overmasters me; because I thus judge that if One has died for all, then all have died;
NET Bible
For the love of Christ controls us, since we have concluded this, that Christ died for all; therefore all have died.
New Heart English Bible
For the love of Christ constrains us; because we judge thus, that one died for all, therefore all died.
Noyes New Testament
For the love of Christ constraineth us, because we thus judged, that if one died for all, then all died;
Sawyer New Testament
For the love of Christ constrains us, judging this, that if one died for all then were all dead;
The Emphasized Bible
For, the love of the Christ, constraineth us; -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For the love of Christ constraineth us, because we judge thus, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
Twentieth Century New Testament
It is the love of the Christ which compels us, when we reflect that, as one died for all, therefore all died;
Webster
For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
Weymouth New Testament
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,
Williams New Testament
For the love of Christ continuously constrains me, because I am convinced that as One died for all, all have died,
World English Bible
For the love of Christ constrains us; because we judge thus, that one died for all, therefore all died.
Worrell New Testament
For the love of Christ is constraining us; having judged this, that One died for all; consequently, they all died:
Worsley New Testament
For the love of Christ constraineth us, being fully persuaded of this, that if One died for all, then were all dead.
Youngs Literal Translation
for the love of the Christ doth constrain us, having judged thus: that if one for all died, then the whole died,
Themes
Christ » Jesus Christ, Love Of » Constraining
Holiness » Motives to » Love of Christ
Life » How you should live your life
Love of Christ » To saints, is » Constraining
Love to Christ » His love to us a motive to
Missionaries » The principle on which
Sacrifice » Sacrificing yourself for the lord
Selfishness » The love of Christ should constrain us to avoid
Interlinear
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Devotionals
Devotionals about 2 Corinthians 5:14
Devotionals containing 2 Corinthians 5:14
References
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Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Corinthians 5:14
Images 2 Corinthians 5:14
Prayers for 2 Corinthians 5:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
Controlled By The Love Of Christ
13 If we are out of our mind [just unstable fanatics as some critics say], it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for your benefit. 14 For the love of Christ controls and compels us, because we have concluded this, that One died for all, therefore all died; 15 and He died for all, so that all those who live would no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and was raised for their sake.
Cross References
Matthew 10:37-38
John 11:25
Jesus said to her,
Galatians 2:20
I have been crucified with Christ [that is, in Him I have shared His crucifixion]; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body I live by faith [by adhering to, relying on, and completely trusting] in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.
Isaiah 53:6
All of us like sheep have gone astray,
We have turned, each one, to his own way;
But the Lord has caused the wickedness of us all [our sin, our injustice, our wrongdoing]
To fall on Him [instead of us].
Matthew 20:28
John 1:29
The next day he saw Jesus coming to him and said, “Look! The Lamb of God
Romans 5:15
But the free gift [of God] is not like the trespass [because the gift of grace overwhelms the fall of man]. For if many died by one man’s trespass [Adam’s sin], much more [abundantly] did God’s grace and the gift [that comes] by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, overflow to [benefit] the many.
Titus 3:3
For we too once were foolish, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to various sinful desires and pleasures, spending and wasting our life in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another.
Job 32:18
“For I am full of words;
The spirit within me constrains me.
Luke 7:42-47
John 11:50-52
Nor do you understand that it is expedient and politically advantageous for you that one man die for the people, and that the whole nation not perish.”
John 14:21-23
John 21:15-17
So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter,
Acts 4:19-20
But Peter and John replied to them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you and obey you rather than God, you must judge [for yourselves];
Acts 18:5
but when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia (northern Greece), Paul began devoting himself completely to [preaching] the word, and solemnly testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).
Romans 2:2
And we know that the judgment of God falls justly and in accordance with truth on those who practice such things.
Romans 14:7-9
None of us lives for himself [for his own benefit, but for the Lord], and none of us dies for himself [but for the Lord].
1 Corinthians 2:14
But the natural [unbelieving] man does not accept the things [the teachings and revelations] of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness [absurd and illogical] to him; and he is incapable of understanding them, because they are spiritually discerned and appreciated, [and he is unqualified to judge spiritual matters].
1 Corinthians 16:22
If anyone does not love the Lord [does not obey and respect and believe in Jesus Christ and His message], he is to be accursed. Maranatha (O our Lord, come)!
2 Corinthians 3:7
Now if the ministry of death, engraved in letters on stones [the covenant of the Law which led to death because of sin], came with such glory and splendor that the Israelites were not able to look steadily at the face of Moses because of its glory, [a brilliance] that was fading,
2 Corinthians 3:9
For if the ministry that brings condemnation [the old covenant, the Law] has glory, how much more does glory overflow in the ministry that brings righteousness [the new covenant which declares believers free of guilt and sets them apart for God’s special purpose]!
2 Corinthians 8:8-9
I am not saying this as a command [to dictate to you], but to prove, by [pointing out] the enthusiasm of others, the sincerity of your love as well.
Ephesians 2:1-5
And you [He made alive when you] were [spiritually] dead and separated from Him because of your transgressions and sins,
Ephesians 3:18-19
be fully capable of comprehending with all the saints (God’s people) the width and length and height and depth of His love [fully experiencing that amazing, endless love];
Ephesians 6:24
Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with undying and incorruptible love.
Colossians 2:13
When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh (worldliness, manner of life), God made you alive together with Christ, having [freely] forgiven us all our sins,
1 Timothy 2:6
who gave Himself as a ransom [a substitutionary sacrifice to atone] for all, the testimony given at the right and proper time.
1 Timothy 5:6
Whereas she who lives for pleasure and self-indulgence is spiritually dead even while she still lives.
Hebrews 2:9
But we do see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while [by taking on the limitations of humanity], crowned with glory and honor because of His suffering of death, so that by the grace of God [extended to sinners] He might experience death for [the sins of] everyone.
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown for His name in ministering to [the needs of] the saints (God’s people), as you do.
1 Peter 1:8
Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not even see Him now, you believe and trust in Him and you greatly rejoice and delight with inexpressible and glorious joy,
1 John 2:1-2
My little children (believers, dear ones), I am writing you these things so that you will not sin and violate God’s law. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate [who will intercede for us] with the Father: Jesus Christ the righteous [the upright, the just One, who conforms to the Father’s will in every way—purpose, thought, and action].
1 John 5:19
We know [for a fact] that we are of God, and the whole world [around us] lies in the power of the evil one [opposing God and His precepts].
Song of Songs 1:4
“Draw me away with you and let us run together!
Let the king bring me into his chambers.”
Song of Songs 8:6-7
(The Shulammite Bride)
There your mother was in labor with you,
There she was in labor and gave you birth.
“Put me like a seal on your heart,
Like a seal on your arm;
For love is as strong as death,
Jealousy is as severe and cruel as Sheol (the place of the dead).
Its flashes are flashes of fire,
[A most vehement flame] the very flame of the
Luke 15:24
Luke 15:32
Luke 24:29
But they urged Him [not to go on], saying, “Stay with us, because it is almost evening, and the day has just about ended.” So He went inside to stay with them.
John 5:25