2 Corinthians 5:17 net — So then, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; what is old has passed away– look, what is new has come!

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"So then, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; what is old has passed away– look, what is new has come!"

— 2 Corinthians 5:17, NET Bible

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2 Corinthians 5 — Context

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For the love of Christ controls us, since we have concluded this, that Christ died for all; therefore all have died.

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And he died for all so that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised.

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So then from now on we acknowledge no one from an outward human point of view. Even though we have known Christ from such a human point of view, now we do not know him in that way any longer.

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So then, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; what is old has passed away– look, what is new has come!

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

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In other words, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting people’s trespasses against them, and he has given us the message of reconciliation.

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Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making his plea through us. We plead with you on Christ’s behalf,“Be reconciled to 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 NET Bible reads: “So then, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; what is old has passed away– look, what is new has come!”
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 (NET): “So then, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; what is old has passed away– look, what is new has come!” 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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