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2 Corinthians 5:14

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KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Christ's love drives everything we do — here's why: if one person died for everyone, that means we were all already dead inside.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus' love isn't just nice to have, it's the force that changes everything about how we live.

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