2 Corinthians 5:14 · KJV

"For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹²For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.

¹³For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.

¹⁴For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:

¹⁵And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.

¹⁶Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.

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Devotional Reflection

LoveGratitudeHopeAwe

What's the use of living? The most significant query is, "Who am I living for?" Only one person can guarantee that I will never die, because He has already died for me and won over death. If He was willing to die for me, I'm definitely going to live for Him.

Prayer

Lord, you are victorious. I am grateful that you gave me victory over death through Jesus, my Lord. Thank you for His atoning death so that I could defeat sin. I appreciate you giving me success today as I live my life for Him. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

LoveHopeCompassion

Why do you do the things you do? What makes you want to do more, get more, and achieve more? Paul said that love was the thing that drove him. What would happen in our lives if love was the only thing that made us want to act and do things? What if our love for those who don't know Jesus' saving grace made us want to love them more than anything else?

Prayer

Please be with me as I try to make love my most compelling reason for living, O God of Eternity. I want to express my love and gratitude to Jesus for everything He has done to save me. To let others know that Jesus is the Lord of my life, I want to live for Him. I want to demonstrate His love through my words and actions so that others can know and truly experience it. Bless me as I work toward this objective. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

LoveGratitudeHopeAwe

What's the point of my life?" Even though that is an important question, the most important question is, "Who am I living for?" Only one person can guarantee that I will never die, because He has already died for me and won over death. If He was willing to die for me, I'm definitely going to live for Him.

Prayer

Lord, thank you for giving me victory over death through Jesus, my Lord, who is victorious. Thank you that His death on the cross gave me victory over sin. Thank you for helping me win in my life today as I live it for Him. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

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