2 Corinthians 5:18

All these things are from God. He reconciled us to himself through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation.

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

17Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. See, they have become new.

19That is, in Christ God is reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them. He is entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.

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Cross References

Leviticus 6:30But any sin offering whose blood is brought into the tent of meeting to make atonement in the holy place must not be eaten. It must be burned.

Isaiah 57:19and I create the fruit of the lips. Peace, peace, to those who are far off and to those who are near—says Yahweh—I will heal them. 1

Daniel 9:24Seventy sevens are decreed for your people and your holy city to end the guilt and put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring everlasting righteousness, to carry out the vision and the prophecy, and to consecrate the most holy place.

Luke 10:5Whatever house you enter, first say, 'May peace be on this house!'

John 3:16For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.

Acts 10:36You know the message that he sent to the people of Israel, when he announced good news about peace through Jesus Christ, who 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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