Therefore we know no one after the flesh from now on. Even though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now we know him so no more.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Henceforth (απο του νυν). From the time that we gained this view of Christ's death for us.

After the flesh

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Wherefore henceforth. This is in view of the fact that the Lord Jesus died for all people and rose again. The effect of that has been to c…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Wherefore from now on we know no one after the flesh.—The logical dependence of this sentence on the preceding one lies i…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Therefore, from now on, we know no one after the flesh: yes, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now, from now on, we know him no …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Paul now introduces the first of two consequences of Christ’s death and his own living for Christ. Since his conversion (“from now on”), when he ga…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Therefore we henceforth know no man. To know, here, is understood as meaning to reckon. “We do not judge according to ex…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh . &c.] Since the death and resurrection of Christ, which has broken d…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The renewed man acts upon new principles, by new rules, with new ends, and in new company. The believer is created anew; his heart is not merely se…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After showing how the saints prepare for receiving heavenly glory by pleasing God and helping their neighbor, the Apostle then shows how they also …

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