2 Corinthians 5:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 5:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 5:17 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 5:17 — KJV
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. he is: or, let him be”
— 2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 5:17 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 5:17
“And Absalom answered Joab, Behold, I sent unto thee, saying, Come hither, that I may send thee to the king, to say, Wherefore am I come from Geshur? it had been good for me to have been there still: now therefore let me see the king's face; and if there be any iniquity in me, let him kill me.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:17: therefore, any, old
“For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:17: any, christ, new
“Behold now, I have two daughters which have not known man; let me, I pray you, bring them out unto you, and do ye to them as is good in your eyes: only unto these men do nothing; for therefore came they under the shadow of my roof.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:17: therefore, old, behold
“These men are peaceable with us; therefore let them dwell in the land, and trade therein; for the land, behold, it is large enough for them; let us take their daughters to us for wives, and let us give them our daughters.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:17: therefore, old, behold
“And Judah said, Let her take it to her, lest we be shamed: behold, I sent this kid, and thou hast not found her. be shamed: Heb. become a contempt”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:17: old, behold, become
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