2 Corinthians 5:16
Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.
Cross-references
In 2 Corinthians 5:15, Christ's death calls us to live for him — the foundation for no longer viewing anyone from a worldly standpoint.
In 2 Corinthians 5:17, the new creation in Christ is the basis for the transformed view Paul describes — old things pass away.
In Matthew 12:48-50, Jesus redefines family by spiritual allegiance – directly illustrating Paul's point about no longer knowing anyone according to the flesh.
Mark 3:31-35 parallels Jesus' redefinition of family – echoing Paul's shift from fleshly to spiritual perspective on relationships.
Galatians 2:6 shows Paul disregarding human credentials – directly paralleling his refusal to evaluate people by worldly standards.
Galatians 5:6 declares outward religious status meaningless – exactly Paul's point about no longer evaluating by human standards.
Philippians 3:7 shows Paul counting fleshly advantages as loss – a concrete example of not regarding from a worldly point of view.
Philippians 3:8 intensifies renouncing all worldly values for knowing Christ – directly echoing the shift in perspective Paul describes.
In Colossians 3:11, Paul echoes this same disregard for worldly distinctions — in Christ, outward categories vanish.
In James 2:1-4, believers are warned against favoritism based on wealth — a clear example of not regarding people from a worldly viewpoint.
In James 3:17, heavenly wisdom is described as impartial — the same principle of not judging by external standards.
Mark 3:33 redefines family by spiritual kinship—echoes Paul's shift from knowing Christ according to the flesh.
In Luke 8:21, Jesus redefines family by obedience, not flesh — parallel to Paul's rejection of a merely worldly view of Christ.
Matthew 10:37 demands prioritizing Christ over family – a concrete example of not evaluating people by human ties as Paul teaches.
In Galatians 1:16, Paul did not consult human beings after his revelation — mirroring the break from worldly perspectives on Christ.
Matthew 4:22 shows disciples leaving family to follow Jesus—echoes Paul's call to not regard people by worldly ties.