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1 | Does "no man" mean no human being? | 2 Cor 5:16 | bchuffaker | 202034 | ||
In the NASB translation of 2 Corintians 5:16 it says: "Therefore from now on we recognize no man according to the flesh…" As I understand it, we no longer view any human being from outward appearances. It could mean more than that, but I have a friend that seems to claims that it is only referring to "believers or Christians". That it is only the Christians that we no longer view from a worldly point view. He says I have to read what is before and after. I believe he is missing the whole point of the verse and perhaps the whole chapter. Who knows maybe I am completely wrong, but it seems to me it is saying we as Christians should no longer view any human being from a worldly point of view. Please explain how this verse was meant to be understood and feel free to elaborate on it. I appreciate this opportunity to ask this question no matter what the answer is. Thank you. Bruce |
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2 | Does "no man" mean no human being? | 2 Cor 5:16 | BradK | 202035 | ||
Hello Bruce, The NASB reads, "Therefore from now on we recognize no one according to the flesh; even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him in this way no longer." The Amplified says, "Consequently, from now on we estimate and regard no one from a [purely] human point of view [in terms of natural standards of value]. [No] even though we once did estimate Christ from a human viewpoint and as a man, yet now [we have such knowledge of Him that] we know Him no longer [in terms of the flesh]." The late noted NT Greek scholar, AT Robertson, says: "Henceforth [Gr. 'apo tou nun']. From the time that we gained this view of Christ’s death for us. After the flesh [Gr. kata sarka]. According to the flesh, the fleshy way of looking at men. He, of course, knows men “in the flesh” ['en tei sarki'], but Paul is not speaking of that. Worldly standards and distinctions of race, class, cut no figure now with Paul (Gal. 3:28) as he looks at men from the standpoint of the Cross of Christ. Even though we have known Christ after the flesh [Gr. 'ei kai egnokamen kata sarka Christon']. Concessive clause ['ei kai'], if even or also) with perfect active indicative. Paul admits that he had once looked at Christ [Gr. 'kata sarka'], but now no longer does it. Obviously he uses [Gr. 'kata sarka'] in precisely the same sense that he did in verse 15 about men." I hope this helps, BradK |
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