2 Corinthians 5:15

He died on behalf of all, so that those who live would no longer live for their own sake, but for the sake of the one who died and was raised on their behalf.
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Treated in 9 passages across the library.

  1. Communion with God · John Owen

    Other consequential affections cites 2 Cor. v. 15

    …whatsoever I command you;” and it is required of us that we live to him who died for us, 2 Cor. v. 15, — live to him in all holy obedience, — live to him as our Lord and King. Not that I…

  2. Communion with God · John Owen

    How the saints hold communion with Christ as to their acceptation with God cites 2 Cor. v. 15

    …spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy, and without blemish.” 2 Cor. v. 15; Rom. vi. 11. (3dly.) It is the very work of the love of the Holy Ghost. His whole work…

  3. Practical Religion · J. C. Ryle

    Riches and Poverty cites 2 Cor. v. 15

    …not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto Him which died for them and rose again." (2 Cor. v. 15.) And I draw the conclusion, that if, like the rich man, we live only to ourselves, we…

  4. Sermons on Several Occasions · John Wesley

    On Knowing Christ after the Flesh cites 2 Cor. 5:15

    …own honour, or profit, or pleasure, “but unto him,” in righteousness and true holiness. (2 Cor. 5:15) “So that we from this time,” we that know him by faith, “know no one,” either the rest…

  5. Holiness · J. C. Ryle

    Holiness cites 2 Cor. v. 15

    …not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto Him which died for them and rose again.” (2 Cor. v. 15.) And to the Ephesians, “Christ loved the Church, and gave Himself for it, that He might…

  6. A Body of Divinity · Thomas Watson

    Man's Chief End cites 2 Cor 5:15

    …you have, the more I shall count myself glorified. [8] We glorify God by living to God. 2 Cor 5:15. ‘That they which live should not live to themselves, but unto him who died for them.’…

  7. A Body of Divinity · Thomas Watson

    Christ's Priestly Office cites 2 Cor 5:15

    …the fruits of humility, zeal, and good works. This is to live unto him who died for us. 2 Cor 5:15. The wise men not only worshipped Christ, but presented him with gifts; gold, and…

  8. Old Paths · J. C. Ryle

    The Cross of Christ cites 2 Cor. v. 15

    …myself, but unto Him.” There I see that I am not my own now: I am “bought with a price.” (2 Cor. v. 15; 1 Cor. vi. 20.) I am bound by the most solemn obligations to glorify Jesus with body and…

  9. Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee · Ochorus Originals

    The Conversion of Watchman Nee cites 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

    …no longer live unto themselves, but unto him who for their sakes died and rose again” (2 Corinthians 5:14-15, ASV). The logic moves from substitution to consecration. Christ died for us; therefore…

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