2 Corinthians 5:14

love. App-135. Compare Romans 8:35.

constraineth. Greek. sunecho. See Luke 4:38; Luke 8:45 (throng).

because, &c.. judging (App-122.) this.

if. Texts omit.

for. App-104.

were, &c. all died.

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