Pentecost Season · Saint Mary Magdalene · Year C
2 Corinthians 5:14-17
The Ministry of Reconciliation
July 22, 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
2 Corinthians 5 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Walks through Paul's argument that Christ's love compels a new way of seeing people.
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, (11-13), 14-17 Working Preacher
Covers this exact passage as it appears in the wider Sunday reading.
2 Corinthians 5:6-10, (11-13) 14-17 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Explains what Paul means by no longer regarding anyone from a worldly point of view.
2 Corinthians 5:14-16 Commentary Precept Austin
Gives a word study of how Christ's love controls and compels believers.
2 Corinthians 5:17 Commentary Precept Austin
Focuses specifically on the declaration that anyone in Christ is a new creation.
2 Corinthians 5:14 Commentaries BibleHub
Collects classic commentary on the constraining love of Christ.
Background & Word Study
2 Corinthians 5:14 Interlinear BibleHub
Shows the Greek text word by word for Paul's statement on Christ's love.
2 Corinthians Enter the Bible
Provides a Luther Seminary introduction to the letter's setting and argument.
Book of 2 Corinthians Summary BibleProject
Gives an animated overview of Paul's argument about weakness and new life.
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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