Parallel Verses English Standard Version From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. King James Bible 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. American Standard Version Wherefore we henceforth know no man after the flesh: even though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now we know him so no more. Douay-Rheims Bible Wherefore henceforth, we know no man according to the flesh. And if we have known Christ according to the flesh; but now we know him so no longer. English Revised Version Wherefore we henceforth know no man after the flesh: even though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now we know him so no more. Webster's Bible Translation Wherefore henceforth we know no man according to the flesh: though indeed we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now henceforth we know him no more. Weymouth New Testament Therefore for the future we know no one simply as a man. Even if we have known Christ as a man, yet now we do so no longer. 2 Corinthians 5:16 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesAfter the flesh (κατὰ σάρκα) "He who knows no man after the flesh, has, for example, in the case of the Jew, entirely lost sight of his Jewish origin; in that of the rich man, of his riches; in that of the learned of his learning; in that of the slave, of his servitude" (Alford). Compare Galatians 3:28. Yea though (εἰ καὶ) Not with a climactic force, as A.V., and not with the emphasis on Christ, but on have known. The proper sense will be brought out in reading by emphasizing have. We know no man henceforth after the flesh: even if we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now, etc. Paul refers to his knowledge of Christ before his conversion, a hearsay knowledge, confined to reports of His personal appearance, His deeds, His relations to the Jews, His alleged crime and punishment. When the glorified Christ first spoke to him out of heaven, he asked, "Who art thou?" Compare to reveal His Son in me, Galatians 1:16. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge know we no. John 2:4 Jesus said to her, Woman, what have I to do with you? my hour is not yet come. John 15:14 You are my friends, if you do whatever I command you. Philippians 3:7,8 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ... 1 Timothy 5:21,22 I charge you before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels... yet. Cross References John 8:15 You judge according to the flesh; I judge no one. 2 Corinthians 11:18 Since many boast according to the flesh, I too will boast. Philippians 3:4 though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more: Jump to Previous Christ Flesh Forward Future Henceforth Human Indeed Longer Once Point Reason Recognize Regard Simply Time View Way Wherefore WorldlyJump to Next Christ Flesh Forward Future Henceforth Human Indeed Longer Once Point Reason Recognize Regard Simply Time View Way Wherefore WorldlyLinks 2 Corinthians 5:16 NIV2 Corinthians 5:16 NLT 2 Corinthians 5:16 ESV 2 Corinthians 5:16 NASB 2 Corinthians 5:16 KJV 2 Corinthians 5:16 Bible Apps 2 Corinthians 5:16 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 5:16 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 5:16 French Bible 2 Corinthians 5:16 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |
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