2 Corinthians 5:16-17
What is written? (ESV)
From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
What does it say?
From now on we regard nobody according to the flesh, even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we no longer regard Him that way. As a result, anyone in Christ is a new creation. He is new, and the old is passed away.
What is its immediate context?
Paul is speaking of the temporary state the Christian finds themself in – yearning to be “further clothed” but still in this “tent” in which we “groan” to be with Him (vss 1-4). His encouragement is to be reconciled to God through Christ and the “ministry of reconciliation” that he preaches (vss 16-20).
How 2 Corinthians 5:16-17 is applied across Bible answers
Top 5: Images for baptism?
Christians are new creatures (e.g. born again1), only if they are "in Christ,".
