2 Corinthians 5:14
For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
अध्ययन टिप्पणी
Study Note
Paul's declaration that 'the love of Christ constrains us' (or 'controls us' — synechei) because 'one has died for all, therefore all have died' presents the logic of vicarious death as the motivation for apostolic self-expenditure. The word synechei (constrains, controls, compels) is the strongest term for motivational force — not mere influence but overwhelming compulsion. The theological inference 'therefore all have died' indicates that the representative death of Christ effects a real death for all whom he represents, creating the foundation for the new life of verse 15. The verse appears within Paul's apology for his apostolic style (5:11-21) and grounds his lavish expenditure for others — including his enemies — in the logic of Christ's death as love in action.
अन्य अनुवाद
For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that one died for all, therefore all died;
for the love of the Christ doth constrain us, having judged thus: that if one for all died, then the whole died,
For it is the love of Christ which is moving us; because we are of the opinion that if one was put to death for all, then all have undergone death;
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