Lenten Season · Ash Wednesday · Year B
2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2
The Ministry of Reconciliation
February 10, 2027
Overview & Insights
“We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” (2 Corinthians 5:20)
In this section, Paul draws a conclusion (note the “therefore,” Since, then [oun] , in v. 11) to the previous discussion. He rejects the opponents’ physical criterion for assessing the legitimacy of his apostolic office and seeks instead to establish valid, internal criteria.
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Commentary
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary commentary on Paul's plea to be reconciled to God now, in this acceptable day of salvation.
2 Corinthians 5 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik on the ministry of reconciliation and being ambassadors for Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:20 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic and modern commentators gathered on 2 Corinthians 5:20.
2 Corinthians Commentaries Precept Austin
Verse-by-verse study library with word studies and cross-references on 2 Corinthians.
2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching commentary on the new creation and the appeal to be reconciled to God.
Background & Word Study
Enter the Bible: 2 Corinthians Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary introduction to 2 Corinthians and Paul's ministry of reconciliation.
Book of 2 Corinthians Overview BibleProject
Animated overview of 2 Corinthians and Paul's message of reconciliation in Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:20 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word-by-word text of 2 Corinthians 5:20 with parsing and Strong's numbers.
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What is the ministry of reconciliation?
God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself and has entrusted that message to his servants, who appeal, now is the favorable day of salvation.
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