2 Corinthians 5:18

Translations

Modern

All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation:

Traditional

And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

Literal

Now all things are of God, the One having reconciled us to Himself through Christ, and having given to us the ministry of reconciliation:

Latin

Omnia autem ex Deo, qui nos reconciliavit sibi per Christum: et dedit nobis ministerium reconciliationis,

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English

All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation:

Notes

2 Corinthians 5:18–21

God gives his servants the message and ministry of reconciliation through Christ.
God has given us the task of reconciling people. Paul speaks of his own ministry, but sharing this message is the responsibility of all believers. Christ’s ambassadors call people to accept what God has done so they can be made right with God through Christ.
Christ paid the penalty for people’s sins to remove all barriers between God and humans and to make us right with God.

2 Corinthians 5:11–7:4

Paul explains the main theme of his message: reconciliation. This means turning enemies into friends and restoring relationships. Paul's ideas are based on what God did through Christ to reconcile sinners to Himself (5:18–21). He presents this explanation while defending his own ministry (5:11–17) and applying his message to the situation in Corinth (6:1–7:4).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Christian Giving God’s New Covenant Paul’s Role as an Apostle Salvation in Isaiah The Message of Reconciliation

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…and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross.
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For if, when we were enemies of God, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through His life!
2 Corinthians 5:19–20
…that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.
Ephesians 2:16–17
…and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He put to death their hostility.
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And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins.
Romans 5:1
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
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For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.
1 John 2:2
He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.
Colossians 1:16–17
For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.
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Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.
1 Corinthians 8:6
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John 3:16
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Day of Atonement Faith Glorification Gospel Judgment Seat New Creation, New Creature Priesthood Rest Second Letter to the Corinthians Sin

Topics

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2 Corinthians 5:18

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