2 Corinthians 5:18

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

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

In Context

17If then any be in Christ a new creature, the old things are passed away, behold all things are made new.

19For God indeed was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, not imputing to them their sins; and he hath placed in us the word of reconciliation.

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Cross References

Leviticus 6:30For the victim that is slain for sin, the blood of which is carried into the tabernacle of the testimony to make atonement in the sanctuary, shall not be eaten, but shall be burnt with fire.

Isaiah 57:19I created the fruit of the lips, peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, said the Lord, and I healed him.

Daniel 9:24Seventy weeks are shortened upon thy people, and upon thy holy city, that transgression may be finished, and sin may have an end, and iniquity may be abolished; and everlasting justice may be brought; and vision and prophecy may be fulfilled; and the saint of saints may be anointed.

Luke 10:5Into whatsoever house you enter, first say: Peace be to this house.

John 3:16For God so loved the world, as to give his only begotten Son; that whosoever believeth in him, may not perish, but may have life everlasting.

Acts 10:36God sent the word to the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all.)

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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