2 Corinthians 5:21

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.

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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 5:21

BSB
God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
AKJV
For he has made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
CPDV
For God made him who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that we might become the justice of God in him.
ERV
Him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
NHEB
For him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
SMT
For him not knowing sin, he made sin for us; that we might be the justice of God in him.

Commentary for 2 Corinthians 5:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Corinthians 5:21
Summary
Christ's sinless nature exchanges for human righteousness
Event
Christ made sin for us
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Promise