2 Corinthians 5:16

New English Translation

So then from now on we acknowledge no one from an outward human point of view. Even though we have known Christ from such a human point of view, now we do not know him in that way any longer.

Cross References

Numbers 10:30

But Hobab said to him, “I will not go, but I will go instead to my own land and to my kindred.”

Matthew 10:37

“Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

John 15:14

You are my friends if you do what I command you.

John 2:4

Jesus replied, “Woman, why are you saying this to me? My time has not yet come.”

John 6:63

The Spirit is the one who gives life; human nature is of no help! The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life.

John 8:15

You people judge by outward appearances; I do not judge anyone.

2 Corinthians 11:18

Since many are boasting according to human standards, I too will boast.

Galatians 5:6

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision carries any weight – the only thing that matters is faith working through love.

Deuteronomy 33:9

He said to his father and mother, “I have not seen him,” and he did not acknowledge his own brothers or know his own children, for they kept your word, and guarded your covenant.

Philippians 3:4

– though mine too are significant. If someone thinks he has good reasons to put confidence in human credentials, I have more:

Colossians 3:11

Here there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all and in all.

James 3:17

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical.

1 Samuel 2:29

Why are you scorning my sacrifice and my offering that I commanded for my dwelling place? You have honored your sons more than you have me by having made yourselves fat from the best parts of all the offerings of my people Israel.’