CHRIST DID NOT DIE INSTEAD OF US DYING. HE DID NOT DIE IN OUR PLACE OR IN OUR STEAD. BY THIS I MEAN; HE WAS NOT PUT WHERE WE SHOULD HAVE DIED, AND DID NOT SUFFER OR EXPERIENCE THE DEATH WE DESERVE. Scriptures reveal that HIS DEATH was FOR OUR BENEFIT and FOR OUR SAKE, NOT THE SUFFERING OF OUR DEATH. The Sinner deserves much more than being hung on a cross. For more detailed treatment of the death of Jesus, see the WORKS ON THE ATONEMENT at this site.

 

The two major words in the Greek New Testament translated "FOR" are ANTI and HUPER.

ANTI means "instead of" or "in the place of". The word HUPER is translated

in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of

and is translated FOR in the New Testament. Whenever the death and atonement of Christ are described in the New Testament as "for" us, the word HUPER is used which means in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of.

As you read these general scriptures, you will see how the word HUPER is used and translated "FOR". Below the general scriptures, you will see the use of the word HUPER translated "FOR" in those scriptures that described the death and atonement of Jesus.

SUGGESTED TEST: Where the word FOR is found, insert "INSTEAD OF" or "IN THE PLACE OF" (the meaning of ANTI, the other word translated FOR)as the translation of the word FOR, and see how awkward or without meaning the verse is.

"And for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) their sakes(correct translation) I sanctify Myself, that they themselves also may be sanctified in truth." John 17:19

Then Paul took the men, and the next day, purifying himself along with them, went into the temple, giving notice of the completion of the days of purification, until the sacrifice was offered for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) each one of them. Acts 21:26

Just as you learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow bond-servant, who is a faithful servant of Christ on our behalf. Col. 1:7

Epaphras, who is one of your number, a bondslave of Jesus Christ, sends you his greetings, always laboring earnestly for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God. Col. 4;12

Where Jesus has entered as a forerunner for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) us, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek. Heb. 6:20

NEW TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES THAT CONTAIN THE WORD HUPER TRANSLATED "FOR" THAT DESCRIBE THE MEANING OF THE DEATH AND ATONEMENT OF JESUS

 

And when He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it, and gave it to them, saying "This is My body which is given for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) you; do this in remembrance of Me." And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, "This cup which is poured out for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) you is the new covenant in My blood." Luke 22:19, 20

"I am the living bread that came down out of heaven; if anyone eats of this bread, he shall live forever; and the bread also which I shall give for (in behalf of, for the sake of) the life of the world is My flesh." John 6:51

"I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) the sheep. John 10:11 (see John 10:15 also)

"Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) his friends. John 15:13

For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) the ungodly. Romans 5:6

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) us. Romans 5:8

He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things? Romans 8:32

For if because of food your brother is hurt, you are no longer walking according to love. Do not destroy with your food him for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) whom Christ died. Romans 14:15

Has Christ been divided? Paul was not crucified for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) you, was he? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? 1 Cor. 1:13

For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) our sins according to the Scriptures. 1 Cor. 15:3

For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) all, therefore all died; and He died for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) all, that they who live should no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf. 2 Cor. 5:14, 15

He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. 2 Cor. 5:21

Who gave Himself for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) our sins, that He might deliver us out of this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father. Gal. 1:4

I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and delivered Himself up for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) me. Gal. 2:20

Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law, having become a curse for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) us--for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree." Gal. 3:13

And walk in love, just as Christ also loved you, and gave Himself up for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma. Eph. 5:2

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) her. Eph. 5:25

For God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) us, that whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him. 1 Thess. 5:9-10

For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) all, the testimony borne at the proper time. 1 Tim. 2:6

Looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus; who gave Himself for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds. Titus 2:14

But we do see Him who has been made for a little while lower than the angels, namely Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that by the grace of God He might taste death for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) everyone. Heb. 2:9

For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps. 1 Peter 2:21

For Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) the unjust, in order that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit. 1 Peter 3:18

Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind; for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin. 1 Peter 4:1We know love by this, that He laid down His life for (in behalf of, for the sake of, for the benefit of) us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 1 John 3:16