Lent · Ash Wednesday · Year B
2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10
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
This is the exact Ash Wednesday epistle in the RCL, so the Luther Seminary commentary treats 'now is the day of salvation' head on.
2 Corinthians 6 Commentary: Paul's Credentials as a Minister Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik works through the appeal to be reconciled and Paul's catalog of hardships endured in ministry.
2 Corinthians 6 Commentary Precept Austin
A verse-by-verse study hub gathering word notes and cross references on the day of salvation and the marks of a true servant.
2 Corinthians 5:20 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators compared side by side on being ambassadors for Christ and the ministry of reconciliation.
Background & Word Study
2 Corinthians 6:1 Interlinear BibleHub
The Greek of 'we entreat you not to receive the grace of God in vain' word by word with parsing.
Book of 2 Corinthians Overview BibleProject
BibleProject's overview traces Paul's defense of his ministry and the theme of strength in weakness.
2 Corinthians | Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary's introduction to the letter's occasion, structure, and pastoral aims.
2 Corinthians and Work Theology of Work
Background on reconciliation and endurance as the shape of faithful daily labor.
The Church Fathers
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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