2 Corinthians 5:20

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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 5:20

BSB

Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.

AKJV

Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be you reconciled to God.

CPDV

Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, so that God is exhorting through us. We beseech you for Christ: be reconciled to God.

ERV

We are ambassadors therefore on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beseech you on behalf of Christ, be ye reconciled to God.

NHEB

We are therefore ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

SMT

For Christ therefore are we ambassadors, as of God beseeching by us: we pray for the sake of Christ, be ye reconciled to God.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Corinthians 5:20

NowthenG3767weareambassadorsG4243Verb forG5228Preposition ChristG5547AdjectiveasthoughG5613Adverb GodG2316Noun MasculinedidbeseechG3870VerbyoubyG1223Preposition usG2257weprayG1189VerbyouinG5228Preposition Christ'sG5547Adjective steadG5228PrepositionbeyereconciledG2644VerbtoGodG2316Noun Masculine

Commentary for 2 Corinthians 5:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Corinthians 5:20

Summary

Believers appeal on Christ's behalf for reconciliation

Event

Ambassadors plea for reconciliation

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD