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2 Corinthians 5:15

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And he died for everyone so that those who are alive wouldn't just live for themselves anymore, but for him, the one who died for them and came back to life.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus died for you so you could live for something bigger than yourself.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his second letter to the Corinthians to address divisions and false teachings in the early church while reaffirming the core truths of the gospel. This verse is part of Paul's discussion on the new life believers have through Christ's death and resurrection, emphasizing that it transforms how they live. At that time, the Corinthian Christians were struggling with worldly influences, so Paul urged them to shift their focus from self-centered living to devotion to Christ.

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