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Instead, they will live for Christ, who died and was raised for them. <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. <a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died for them and was raised again. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He died for all that those living no longer should live to themselves, but to the One having died for them and having been raised again. <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/5.htm">King James Bible</a> And 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/5.htm">New King James Version</a> and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again. <a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and He died for all, so that those who live would no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose on their behalf. <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> and He died for all, so that they who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf. <a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and He died for all, that they who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf. <a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He died for all, so that they who live would no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf. <a href="/amp/2_corinthians/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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. <a href="/csb/2_corinthians/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And he died for all so that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for the one who died for them and was raised. <a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And He died for all so that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for the One who died for them and was raised. <a href="/asv/2_corinthians/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/2_corinthians/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> And Christ did die for all of us. He died so we would no longer live for ourselves, but for the one who died and was raised to life for us. <a href="/erv/2_corinthians/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> and he died for all, that they which live should no longer live unto themselves, but unto him who for their sakes died and rose again. <a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He died for all people so that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for the man who died and was brought back to life for them. <a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> He died for all, so that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but only for him who died and was raised to life for their sake. <a href="/isv/2_corinthians/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> He died for all people, so that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for the one who died and rose for them. <a href="/msb/2_corinthians/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And He died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died for them and was raised again. <a href="/net/2_corinthians/5.htm">NET Bible</a> And he died for all so that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised. <a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He died for all, that those who live should no longer live to themselves, but to him who for their sakes died and rose again. <a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And that he died for all, that they who live should not henceforth live to themselves, but to him who died for them, and rose again. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and that He died for all in order that the living may no longer live to themselves, but to Him who died for them and rose again. <a href="/web/2_corinthians/5.htm">World English Bible</a> He died for all, that those who live should no longer live to themselves, but to him who for their sakes died and rose again. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and He died for all, that those living may no longer live to themselves, but to Him who died for them, and was raised again. <a href="/blb/2_corinthians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He died for all that those living no longer should live to themselves, but to the One having died for them and having been raised again. <a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and for all he died, that those living, no more to themselves may live, but to him who died for them, and was raised again. <a href="/slt/2_corinthians/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he died for all, that the living no more live to themselves, but to him having died for them, and having risen.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Christ died for all; that they also who live, may not now live to themselves, but unto him who died for them, and rose again. <a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> 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. <a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/5.htm">New American Bible</a> He indeed died for all, so that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. <a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And he died for all, so that those who live might live no longer for themselves, but for him who died and was raised for them.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And that he died for all, that those who live may not henceforth live for themselves, but for him who died and rose for them. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he died in the place of every person, that those who live would not live for themselves, but for The One who died for their persons and arose.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and he died for all, that those who live should no more live for themselves, but for him who died for them, and rose again.<CM> <a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and he died for all, in order that those living may not live unto themselves, but unto him who died for them and is risen. <a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and he died for all, that they who live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him that died for them, and rose again.<CM> <a href="/mace/2_corinthians/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> that they who are in a state of life should not live at their own discretion, but to the service of him who died for them, and rose again. <a href="/wey/2_corinthians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and that He died for all in order that the living may no longer live to themselves, but to Him who died for them and rose again. <a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and He died for all, that those who live should no longer live to themselves, but to Him Who died for them, and rose again. <a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And He died for all, that those who live might no longer live to themselves, but to Him who died for them and rose again. <a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/5-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=880" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/5.htm">Ambassadors for Christ</a> …14For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that One died for all, therefore all died. 15<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/599.htm" title="599: apethanen (V-AIA-3S) -- To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off.">He died</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">for</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantōn (Adj-GMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/2198.htm" title="2198: zōntes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.">live</a> <a href="/greek/3371.htm" title="3371: mēketi (Adv) -- No longer, no more. From me and eti; no further.">should no longer</a> <a href="/greek/2198.htm" title="2198: zōsin (V-PSA-3P) -- To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.">live</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautois (RefPro-DM3P) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">for themselves,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">for Him who</a> <a href="/greek/599.htm" title="599: apothanonti (V-APA-DMS) -- To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off.">died</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">for</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1453.htm" title="1453: egerthenti (V-APP-DMS) -- (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.">was raised again.</a> 16So from now on we regard no one according to the flesh. Although we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/romans/14-7.htm">Romans 14:7-9</a> For none of us lives to himself alone, and none of us dies to himself alone. / If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. / For this reason Christ died and returned to life, that He might be the Lord of both the dead and the living. <a href="/galatians/2-20.htm">Galatians 2:20</a> I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. <a href="/romans/6-10.htm">Romans 6:10-11</a> The death He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life He lives, He lives to God. / So you too must count yourselves dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus. <a href="/1_peter/4-2.htm">1 Peter 4:2</a> Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God. <a href="/philippians/1-21.htm">Philippians 1:21</a> For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. <a href="/colossians/3-3.htm">Colossians 3:3-4</a> For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. / When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-10.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:10</a> He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him. <a href="/galatians/5-24.htm">Galatians 5:24</a> Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. <a href="/ephesians/2-1.htm">Ephesians 2:1-5</a> And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, / in which you used to walk when you conformed to the ways of this world and of the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit who is now at work in the sons of disobedience. / All of us also lived among them at one time, fulfilling the cravings of our flesh and indulging its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature children of wrath. ... <a href="/john/15-13.htm">John 15:13</a> Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. <a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Romans 12:1</a> Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. <a href="/1_john/4-9.htm">1 John 4:9-10</a> This is how God’s love was revealed among us: God sent His one and only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him. / And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins. <a href="/titus/2-14.htm">Titus 2:14</a> He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds. <a href="/isaiah/53-4.htm">Isaiah 53:4-6</a> Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. / We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all. <a href="/ezekiel/36-26.htm">Ezekiel 36:26-27</a> I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. / And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And that he died for all, that they which live should not from now on live to themselves, but to him which died for them, and rose again.that they.<a href="/2_corinthians/3-6.htm">2 Corinthians 3:6</a> Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.<a href="/ezekiel/16-6.htm">Ezekiel 16:6</a> And when I passed by thee, and saw thee polluted in thine own blood, I said unto thee when thou wast in thy blood, Live; yea, I said unto thee when thou wast in thy blood, Live.<a href="/ezekiel/37-9.htm">Ezekiel 37:9,14</a> Then said he unto me, Prophesy unto the wind, prophesy, son of man, and say to the wind, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live… henceforth.<a href="/2_corinthians/5-16.htm">2 Corinthians 5:16</a> Wherefore 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.<a href="/2_kings/5-17.htm">2 Kings 5:17</a> And Naaman said, Shall there not then, I pray thee, be given to thy servant two mules' burden of earth? for thy servant will henceforth offer neither burnt offering nor sacrifice unto other gods, but unto the LORD.<a href="/romans/6-6.htm">Romans 6:6</a> Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.live unto.<a href="/luke/1-74.htm">Luke 1:74</a> That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear,<a href="/romans/6-13.htm">Romans 6:13</a> Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.<a href="/romans/12-1.htm">Romans 12:1</a> I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/5-12.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-14.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-14.htm">Died</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-29.htm">Henceforth</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-1.htm">Live</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-13.htm">Order</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-14.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-12.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-13.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-15.htm">Sakes</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-12.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-5.htm">Underwent</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/5-20.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-9.htm">Death</a> <a href="/galatians/2-19.htm">Died</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-16.htm">Henceforth</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-9.htm">Live</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-21.htm">Order</a> <a href="/galatians/1-1.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/colossians/2-12.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-21.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">Sakes</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-3.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-14.htm">Underwent</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 5</div>1. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-1.htm">That in his assured hope of immortal glory,</a> 9. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-9.htm">and in expectation of it, he labors to keep a good conscience;</a> 12. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-12.htm">not that he may boast of himself,</a> 14. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-14.htm">but as one that, having received life from Christ, </a> 17. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-17.htm">endeavors to live as a new creature to Christ only,</a> 18. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-18.htm">and by his ministry of reconciliation, to reconcile others also in Christ to God.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_corinthians/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And He died for all This phrase emphasizes the universality of Christ's sacrificial death. It reflects the core Christian belief that Jesus' atonement is available to all humanity, transcending ethnic, cultural, and social boundaries. This aligns with <a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a>, which speaks of God's love for the world. Theologically, it underscores the concept of substitutionary atonement, where Christ took upon Himself the sins of the world. Historically, this was a radical message in a time when religious systems were often exclusive.that those who live This refers to those who have accepted Christ's sacrifice and have been spiritually reborn. In the context of Paul's letters, "those who live" are believers who have experienced the transformative power of the Gospel. This new life is not merely physical but spiritual, as seen in <a href="/romans/6-4.htm">Romans 6:4</a>, which speaks of walking in newness of life. The phrase implies a shift from spiritual death to life through faith in Christ.should no longer live for themselves This phrase calls for a fundamental change in the believer's life purpose. It challenges the self-centered nature of humanity, urging believers to abandon selfish ambitions. In the cultural context of Corinth, a city known for its wealth and immorality, this was a countercultural message. It echoes Jesus' teaching in <a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24</a> about denying oneself and taking up one's cross.but for Him who died for them Here, the focus shifts to living a life dedicated to Christ. This reflects the call to discipleship and service, as seen in <a href="/galatians/2-20.htm">Galatians 2:20</a>, where Paul speaks of being crucified with Christ and living by faith in Him. The phrase emphasizes gratitude and devotion, recognizing Christ's sacrifice as the foundation for a believer's life.and was raised again The resurrection is central to Christian faith, affirming Jesus' victory over sin and death. It provides hope and assurance of eternal life, as stated in <a href="/1_corinthians/15-20.htm">1 Corinthians 15:20-22</a>. The resurrection also serves as a type of firstfruits, guaranteeing the future resurrection of believers. This phrase reinforces the power and authority of Christ, who not only died but was also raised, validating His divinity and the truth of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> Central to this verse, Jesus is the one who died for all, emphasizing His sacrificial role in salvation. 2. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 2 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth, providing theological insights and practical exhortations. 3. <a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a> A significant city in ancient Greece, known for its diverse population and moral challenges, where the early church faced various issues. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a> The recipients of this letter, a community of believers navigating their faith amidst a secular culture. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_resurrection.htm">The Resurrection</a> The event of Jesus being raised from the dead, which is pivotal to Christian faith and mentioned in this verse as a foundation for living for Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/christ's_sacrifice_as_motivation.htm">Christ's Sacrifice as Motivation</a> Recognize that Jesus' death and resurrection are the ultimate motivations for living a life dedicated to Him. <a href="/topical/l/living_beyond_self.htm">Living Beyond Self</a> Embrace a lifestyle that prioritizes Christ's purposes over personal ambitions and desires. <a href="/topical/r/resurrection_power.htm">Resurrection Power</a> Understand that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead empowers believers to live for Him. <a href="/topical/i/identity_in_christ.htm">Identity in Christ</a> Acknowledge that our identity is now rooted in Christ, which transforms our daily actions and decisions. <a href="/topical/c/community_witness.htm">Community Witness</a> Reflect on how living for Christ impacts our witness to others, especially in diverse and challenging environments like Corinth.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) Should not henceforth live unto themselves.--St. Paul was not writing a theological treatise, and the statement was accordingly not meant to be an exhaustive presentment of all the purposes of God in the death of Christ. It was sufficient to give prominence to the thought that one purpose was that men should share at once His death and His life; should live not in selfishness, but in love; not to themselves, but to Him, as He lived to God. (Comp. <a href="/context/romans/6-9.htm" title="Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dies no more; death has no more dominion over him.">Romans 6:9-11</a>; <a href="/context/ephesians/2-5.htm" title="Even when we were dead in sins, has quickened us together with Christ, (by grace you are saved;)">Ephesians 2:5-7</a>.) Now we see the full force of "the love of Christ constraineth us," and "we love Him because He first loved us." If He died for us, can we, without shame, frustrate the purpose of His death by not living to Him?<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - Unto themselves. That they should live no longer the psychic, i.e. the animal, selfish, egotistic life, but to their risen Saviour (<a href="/romans/14-7.htm">Romans 14:7-9</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/6-19.htm">1 Corinthians 6:19</a>). <a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/5-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. He died ἀπέθανεν (apethanen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_599.htm">Strong's 599: </a> To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off. for ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. all, πάντων (pantōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. those who οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. live ζῶντες (zōntes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2198.htm">Strong's 2198: </a> To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live. {should} no longer μηκέτι (mēketi) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3371.htm">Strong's 3371: </a> No longer, no more. From me and eti; no further. live ζῶσιν (zōsin) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2198.htm">Strong's 2198: </a> To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live. for themselves, ἑαυτοῖς (heautois) Reflexive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. for Him [who] τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. died ἀποθανόντι (apothanonti) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_599.htm">Strong's 599: </a> To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off. for ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. them αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. was raised again. ἐγερθέντι (egerthenti) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1453.htm">Strong's 1453: </a> (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/5-15.htm">2 Corinthians 5:15 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/5-15.htm">2 Corinthians 5:15 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_corinthians/5-15.htm">2 Corinthians 5:15 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/5-15.htm">2 Corinthians 5:15 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/5-15.htm">2 Corinthians 5:15 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/5-15.htm">2 Corinthians 5:15 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/5-15.htm">2 Corinthians 5:15 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/5-15.htm">2 Corinthians 5:15 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/5-15.htm">2 Corinthians 5:15 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/5-15.htm">2 Corinthians 5:15 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-15.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 5:15 He died for all that those who (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 5:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 5:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 5:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 5:16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>