Lenten Season · Ash Wednesday · Year C
2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10
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
Commentary on 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 Working Preacher
Working Preacher's exegesis of Paul's reconciliation appeal and the 'now' of salvation.
2 Corinthians 5 - David Guzik Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse by verse treatment of reconciliation and new creation in chapter 5.
2 Corinthians 5 Commentary Precept Austin
Detailed word studies on 'ambassador,' 'reconciliation,' and 'new creation.'
2 Corinthians 5:20 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentary aggregation on the ambassador appeal that opens the passage.
2 Corinthians 5 (Barnes' Notes) StudyLight
Albert Barnes' notes on reconciliation, sin-bearing, and righteousness in Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:20 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek text and parsing for katallage (reconciliation) and the hardship list in chapter 6.
Background & Word Study
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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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