Therefore we know no one according to the flesh from now on. Even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know him so no more.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 16. Wherefore, henceforth we know no man according to the flesh; that is having our thoughts and hearts fixed upon Christ, as he is risen, and has prepared for us an immortal life, we know not, that is we do not esteem any thing in this mortal life, nor any man according to any human considerations of this life; we regard not whether they are Jews, and the sons of Abraham, or Gentiles; nay, if we have known and esteemed Christ, as descending from Abraham and David, now we know him so no longer, nor consider him as born a mortal man, but as he is risen immortal, and will bless us with an immortal and eternal glory. Witham.