Holy Week · Good Friday
2 Corinthians 5:14-21
The Ministry of Reconciliation
April 3, 2026
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 5:16-21 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed reading of reconciliation and the ministry of ambassadors, covering the close of the reading.
2 Corinthians 5 - The Ministry of Reconciliation Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik works verse by verse from the love of Christ compelling us to the great exchange in verse 21.
2 Corinthians 5 Commentary Precept Austin
A deep evangelical resource collating many expositors on new creation, reconciliation, and being made sin's remedy.
2 Corinthians 5:14 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic public-domain commentaries stacked verse by verse from the love of Christ constrains us.
Background & Word Study
Second Corinthians Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on the letter's setting and Paul's theology of ministry and reconciliation.
Book of 2 Corinthians Overview BibleProject
An animated overview of Paul's argument, framing the reconciliation passage within the whole letter.
2 Corinthians 5:14 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek-English interlinear for close word study of reconciliation, new creation, and ambassador.
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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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