2Cor 5:16 Cross References

2 Corinthians 5:16

16: So we have stopped evaluating others by what the world thinks about them. Once I mistakenly thought of Christ that way, as though he were merely a human being. How differently I think about him now!

Philippians 3:7

  1. I once thought all these things were so very important, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done.
  2. Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the priceless gain of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I may have Christ

John 6:63

  1. It is the Spirit who gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life.

Colossians 3:11

  1. In this new life, it doesn't matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us.

Galatians 5:6

  1. For when we place our faith in Christ Jesus, it makes no difference to God whether we are circumcised or not circumcised. What is important is faith expressing itself in love.

James 2:1

  1. My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim that you have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people more than others?
  2. For instance, suppose someone comes into your meeting dressed in fancy clothes and expensive jewelry, and another comes in who is poor and dressed in shabby clothes.
  3. If you give special attention and a good seat to the rich person, but you say to the poor one, "You can stand over there, or else sit on the floor"--well,
  4. doesn't this discrimination show that you are guided by wrong motives?

John 15:14

  1. You are my friends if you obey me.

James 3:17

  1. But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no partiality and is always sincere.

John 2:4

  1. "How does that concern you and me?" Jesus asked. "My time has not yet come."

1 Timothy 5:21

  1. I solemnly command you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus and the holy angels to obey these instructions without taking sides or showing special favor to anyone.
  2. Never be in a hurry about appointing an elder. Do not participate in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

Galatians 2:5

  1. But we refused to listen to them for a single moment. We wanted to preserve the truth of the Good News for you.
  2. And the leaders of the church who were there had nothing to add to what I was preaching. (By the way, their reputation as great leaders made no difference to me, for God has no favorites.)

Matthew 12:48

  1. Jesus asked, "Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?"
  2. Then he pointed to his disciples and said, "These are my mother and brothers.
  3. Anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother!"

Deuteronomy 33:9

  1. The Levites obeyed your word and guarded your covenant. They were more loyal to you than to their parents, relatives, and children.

Matthew 10:37

  1. If you love your father or mother more than you love me, you are not worthy of being mine; or if you love your son or daughter more than me, you are not worthy of being mine.

Mark 3:31

  1. Jesus' mother and brothers arrived at the house where he was teaching. They stood outside and sent word for him to come out and talk with them.
  2. There was a crowd around Jesus, and someone said, "Your mother and your brothers and sisters are outside, asking for you."
  3. Jesus replied, "Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?"
  4. Then he looked at those around him and said, "These are my mother and brothers.
  5. Anyone who does God's will is my brother and sister and mother."

1 Samuel 2:29

  1. So why do you scorn my sacrifices and offerings? Why do you honor your sons more than me--for you and they have become fat from the best offerings of my people!

2 Corinthians 11:18

  1. And since others boast about their human achievements, I will, too.
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