2 Corinthians 5:18 Parallel Translations

God has done all this. He has restored our relationship with him through Christ, and has given us this ministry of restoring relationships.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

ASV:

But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and gave unto us the ministry of reconciliation;

BBE:

But all things are of God, who has made us at peace with himself through Christ, and has given to us the work of making peace;

DBY:

and all things are of the God who has reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and given to us the ministry of that reconciliation:

ERV:

But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and gave unto us the ministry of reconciliation;

WEY:

And all this is from God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Christ, and has appointed us to serve in the ministry of reconciliation.

WBS:

And all things are from God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

WEB:

But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ, and gave to us the ministry of reconciliation;

YLT:

And the all things are of God, who reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and did give to us the ministration of the reconciliation,

2 Corinthians 5:18 Cross References

XREF:

Romans 5:10 For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.

1 Corinthians 3:5 What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, even as the Lord gave opportunity to each one.

1 Corinthians 11:12 For as the woman originates from the man, so also the man has his birth through the woman; and all things originate from God.

Colossians 1:20 and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross; through Him, I say, whether things on earth or things in heaven. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

5:18 {12} And all things [are] of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
(12) He commends the excellency of the ministry of the Gospel, both by the authority of God himself, who is the author of that ministry, and also by the excellency of the doctrine of it. For it announces atonement with God by free forgiveness of our sins, and justification offered to us in Christ, and that so lovingly and freely, that God himself does in a way beseech men by the mouth of his ministers to have consideration of themselves, and not to despise so great a benefit. And when he says so, he plainly reprehends those who falsely attribute to themselves the name of pastor, as this calling can only come from God.

PNT:

5:18 And all things [are] of God. These have all come from God through the gospel.
Who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ. Before we were at variance with God, and disobedient. Through Christ we have been brought to love God, to love his will, and hence to obey him. We have been changed, are new creatures.
The ministry of reconciliation. The gospel, the object of which is to transform men, and to bring them to peace with God.

WES:

5:18 And all these new things are from God, considered under this very notion, as reconciling us - The world, 2Co 5:19, to himself.

MHC:

5:16-21 The renewed man acts upon new principles, by new rules, with new ends, and in new company. The believer is created anew; his heart is not merely set right, but a new heart is given him. He is the workmanship of God, created in Christ Jesus unto good works. Though the same as a man, he is changed in his character and conduct. These words must and do mean more than an outward reformation. The man who formerly saw no beauty in the Saviour that he should desire him, now loves him above all things. The heart of the unregenerate is filled with enmity against God, and God is justly offended with him. Yet there may be reconciliation. Our offended God has reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ. By the inspiration of God, the Scriptures were written, which are the word of reconciliation; showing that peace has been made by the cross, and how we may be interested therein. Though God cannot lose by the quarrel, nor gain by the peace, yet he beseeches sinners to lay aside their enmity, and accept the salvation he offers. Christ knew no sin. He was made Sin; not a sinner, but Sin, a Sin-offering, a Sacrifice for sin. The end and design of all this was, that we might be made the righteousness of God in him, might be justified freely by the grace of God through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus. Can any lose, labour, or suffer too much for Him, who gave his beloved Son to be the Sacrifice for their sins, that they might be made the righteousness of God in him?

CONC:

Appointed Christ Making Ministration Ministry Peace Reconciled Reconciliation Serve

Appointed Christ Jesus Making Ministration Ministry Peace Reconciled Reconciliation Serve Work

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