Lenten Season · Fourth Sunday in Lent · Year C
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
The Ministry of Reconciliation
March 26, 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 5:16-21 Working Preacher
Exegesis of Paul's contrast between 'flesh' and the Spirit in describing reconciliation.
2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching commentary on seeing others from God's point of view.
2 Corinthians 5 Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse-by-verse evangelical commentary covering the whole chapter.
2 Corinthians 5:16 BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentaries verse by verse from this passage.
2 Corinthians 5 StudyLight
An older, close reading of the reconciliation passage.
Background & Word Study
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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