2 Corinthians 5:20 bbe — So we are the representatives of Christ, as if God was making a request to you through us: we make our request to you,…

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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 5:20, Bible in Basic English

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“We are ambassadors therefore on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beseech you on behalf of Christ, be ye reconciled to God. ”
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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!””
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2 Corinthians 5 — Context

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.

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;

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.

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.

For him who had no knowledge of sin God made to be sin for us; so that we might become the righteousness of God in him.

2 Corinthians 5:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 5:20 say?

2 Corinthians 5:20 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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.”

Where is 2 Corinthians 5:20 in the Bible?

2 Corinthians 5:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 5, verse 20.

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 5:20.

What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 5:20 in?

2 Corinthians 5:20 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 5:20?

2 Corinthians 5:20 reads (BBE): “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.” 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.

2 Corinthians 5:20 bbe — So we are the representatives of Christ, as if God was making a request to you through us: we make our request to you,…

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