2 Corinthians 5:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 5:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 5:16 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now hencefort..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 5:16 — KJV
“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.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:16 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 5:16 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 5:16
“And now, though thou wouldest needs be gone, because thou sore longedst after thy father's house, yet wherefore hast thou stolen my gods?”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:16: wherefore, after, though
“For I know thy rebellion, and thy stiff neck: behold, while I am yet alive with you this day, ye have been rebellious against the LORD; and how much more after my death?”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:16: know, after, yet
“Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in mine hand, and I have not sinned against thee; yet thou huntest my soul to take it.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:16: know, yea, yet
“Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek it out, yet he shall not find it; yea further; though a wise man think to know it, yet shall he not be able to find it.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:16: know, yea, though
“As for thee, O king, thy thoughts came into thy mind upon thy bed, what should come to pass hereafter: and he that revealeth secrets maketh known to thee what shall come to pass. came: Chaldee, came up”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:16: know, after, though
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