2 Corinthians 5:19-20

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

In these verses the apostle mentions two things that are necessary in order to our living to Christ, both of which are the consequences of Christ's dying for us; namely, regeneration and reconciliation. I. Regeneration, which consists of two things; namely, 1. Weanedness from the world: ?Henceforth we know no man after the flesh, 2 Cor. 5:16. We do not own nor affect any person or thing in this world for carnal ends and outward advantage: we are enabled, by divine grace, not to mind nor regard... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:11-19

5:11-19 So then, it is because we know the fear of the Lord that we keep on trying to persuade men, but to God we are already known through and through, and I hope that in your conscience, too, we will come to be as completely known. We are not trying to give ourselves another testimonial, but we are giving you an opportunity to express your pride in us, so that you may be able to answer those who pride themselves on outward appearances but not in the things of the heart. For, if we have... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:20-21

5:20-21 So then we are acting as ambassadors on Christ's behalf, for God is sending you his invitation through us. We beseech you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. He made him who had no acquaintance with sin to be sin for us, that through him we might become the righteousness of God. Because we are trying to help him to win men, we urge you not to have received the offer of the grace of God all to no purpose. (For scripture says, "At an accepted time I heard you, and in the day of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 5:19

To wit, that God was in Christ reconciling the world unto himself ,.... This expresses and explains the subject matter of the ministration of the Gospel, especially that part of it which concerns our reconciliation with God; and declares the scheme, the author, the subjects, the way, and means, and consequence of it. The phrase, "in Christ", may be either joined with the word "God", as in our version, "God was in Christ reconciling"; that is, he was in Christ drawing the scheme, fixing the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 5:20

Now then we are ambassadors for Christ ,.... Since God has made reconciliation by Christ, and the ministry of it is committed to us, we are ambassadors for him; we come with full powers from him, not to propose terms of peace, to treat with men about it, to offer it to them, but to publish and proclaim it as made by him: we represent him, and God who made it by him, as though God did beseech you by us ; to regard this embassy and message of peace, which we bring from him; to consider... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:19

That God was in Christ - This is the doctrine which this ministry of reconciliation holds out, and the doctrine which it uses to bring about the reconciliation itself. God was in Christ: Christ is the same as Messiah, the Anointed One, who was to be prophet, priest, and king, to the human race; not to the Jews only, but also to the Gentiles. There had been prophets, priests, and kings, among the Jews and their ancestors; and some who had been priest and prophet, king and priest, and king... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:20

We are ambassadors for Christ - Ὑπερ Χριστου - πρεσβευομεν . We execute the function of ambassadors in Christ's stead. He came from the Father to mankind on this important embassy. He has left the world, and appointed us in his place. Ambassador is a person sent from one sovereign power to another; and is supposed to represent the person of the sovereign by whom he is deputed. Christ while on earth represented the person of the Sovereign of the world; his apostles and their successors... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:19

Verse 19 19.God was in Christ. Some take this as meaning simply — God reconciled the world to himself in Christ; but the meaning is fuller and more comprehensive — first, that God was in Christ; and, secondly, that he reconciled the world to himself by his intercession. It is also of the Father that this is affirmed; for it were an improper expression, were you to understand it as meaning, that the divine nature of Christ was in him. (554) The Father, therefore, was in the Son, in accordance... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:20

Verse 20 20.As if God did beseech you This is of no small importance for giving authority to the embassy: nay more, it is absolutely necessary, for who would rest upon the testimony of men, in reference to his eternal salvation? It is a matter of too much importance, to allow of our resting contented with the promise of men, without feeling assured that they are ordained by God, and that God speaks to us by them. This is the design of those commendations, with which Christ himself signalizes... read more

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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:11-19

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:20-21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 5:19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 5:20

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:19

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:20

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:19

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 5:20

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

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