Lenten Season · Ash Wednesday · Year C
2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2
The Ministry of Reconciliation
March 1, 2028
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
Working Preacher: Commentary on 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 Working Preacher
Written specifically for this passage as the Ash Wednesday epistle.
Enduring Word: 2 Corinthians 5 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse-by-verse treatment of the ambassador-for-Christ passage.
BibleHub: 2 Corinthians 5 Commentaries BibleHub
Several classic commentators stacked at verse 20.
Precept Austin: 2 Corinthians 5 Commentary Precept Austin
Detailed word studies on reconciliation and new creation.
StudyLight: 2 Corinthians 5, Barnes' Notes StudyLight
A fifth distinct commentary voice on Paul's ministry of reconciliation.
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The Church Fathers
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Questions preachers ask
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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