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2 Corinthians 5:14
For the love of Christ constrains us; because we judge thus: that one died for all, therefore all died. He died for all, that those who live should no longer live to themselves, but to him who for their sakes died and rose again.
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Interpretation

2 Corinthians 5:14 shows a died for all that is lived within concrete decisions—see "died" and "who". Give died for all by steady, quiet faithfulness—steady the will with prayer.

Context

The setting is 2 Corinthians—epistle/letter, highlighting died for all. Within ch. 5, a small unit frames the emphasis. Watch the terms “died” and “who”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate 2 Corinthians with Paul. Modern scholarship on 2 Corinthians sees generally accepted as Pauline; composite letter hypothesis by some.. Date: AD 55–56. Apostolic Community is especially relevant in this line.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline; composite letter hypothesis by some.
Date:AD 55–56
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but leave the overall message intact.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46