Bible Strands
2 Corinthians 5:18
All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation:
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Corinthian believers, placing this declaration immediately after the new creation statement of 2 Corinthians 5:17 and directly before the explanation of God's reconciling work in 2 Corinthians 5:19.
The words — καταλλάξαντος (katallaxantos) carries the literal sense of having reconciled, and ἐκ θεοῦ (ek theou) denotes origin from God.
The thread — The concept appears in Colossians 1:20 regarding the reconciliation of all things, Romans 5:10 on reconciliation through the Son's death, and 2 Corinthians 5:19 where God entrusts the message of reconciliation.
Why it lands — The text states that the reader's restored standing with God originates entirely from Him through Christ and assigns the active duty of carrying the reconciliation message.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
Cross-references
- Colossians 1:20 and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross.
- Romans 5:10 For if, when we were enemies of God, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through His life!
- 2 Corinthians 5:19 that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.
- Ephesians 2:16 and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He put to death their hostility.
- Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
- 1 John 4:10 And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins.
- Romans 11:36 For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.
- 1 John 2:2 He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.
- Colossians 1:16 For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.
- Acts 13:38 Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.