2 Corinthians 5:17 bbe — So if any man is in Christ, he is in a new world: the old things have come to an end; they have truly become new.

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"So if any man is in Christ, he is in a new world: the old things have come to an end; they have truly become new."

— 2 Corinthians 5:17, Bible in Basic English

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2 Corinthians 5 — Context

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For it is the love of Christ which is moving us; because we are of the opinion that if one was put to death for all, then all have undergone death;

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And that he underwent death for all, so that the living might no longer be living to themselves, but to him who underwent death for them and came back from the dead.

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For this reason, from this time forward we have knowledge of no man after the flesh: even if we have had knowledge of Christ after the flesh, we have no longer any such knowledge.

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So if any man is in Christ, he is in a new world: the old things have come to an end; they have truly become new.

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But 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;

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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.

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So 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.

2 Corinthians 5:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 5:17 say?
2 Corinthians 5:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So if any man is in Christ, he is in a new world: the old things have come to an end; they have truly become new.”
Where is 2 Corinthians 5:17 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 5:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 5, verse 17.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 5:17.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 5:17 in?
2 Corinthians 5:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 5:17?
2 Corinthians 5:17 reads (BBE): “So if any man is in Christ, he is in a new world: the old things have come to an end; they have truly become new.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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