2 Corinthians 5:19

That is, that God was in Christ making peace between the world and himself, not putting their sins to their account, and having given to us the preaching of this news of peace.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

18But all things are of God, who has made us at peace with himself through Christ, and has given to us the work of making peace;

20So we are the representatives of Christ, as if God was making a request to you through us: we make our request to you, in the name of Christ, be at peace with God.

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Cross References

Numbers 9:16And so it was at all times: it was covered by the cloud, and by a light as of fire by night.

Isaiah 43:25I, even I, am he who takes away your sins; and I will no longer keep your evil doings in mind.

Matthew 1:23See, the virgin will be with child, and will give birth to a son, and they will give him the name Immanuel, that is, God with us.

John 14:20At that time it will be clear to you that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I in you.

Romans 3:24And they may have righteousness put to their credit, freely, by his grace, through the salvation which is in Christ Jesus:

Romans 11:15For, if by their putting away, the rest of men have been made friends with God, what will their coming back again be, but life from the dead?

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Ministry of the Apostles. ( a. d. 57.) 16 Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not… Read the whole commentary →

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