2 Corinthians 5:20 · KJV
“Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech {you} by us: we pray {you} in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:20
To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. {committed...: Gr. put in us}
For he hath made him {to be} sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
2 Corinthians 5 — Context
And all things {are} of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
19To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. {committed...: Gr. put in us}
20Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech {you} by us: we pray {you} in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.
21For he hath made him {to be} sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
Cross References
Ephesians 6:20
For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. {in bonds: or, in a chain} {therein: or, thereof}
Luke 14:23
And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel {them} to come in, that my house may be filled.
Malachi 2:7
For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth: for he {is} the messenger of the LORD of hosts.
Ezekiel 18:31-32
Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
John 20:21
Then said Jesus to them again, Peace {be} unto you: as {my} Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
Luke 10:16
He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.
Isaiah 55:6-7
Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
2 Corinthians 5:11
Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.