2 Corinthians 5:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 5:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 5:20 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconc..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 5:20 — KJV
“Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:20 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 5:20 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 5:20
“And Jacob said, Nay, I pray thee, if now I have found grace in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and thou wast pleased with me.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:20: now, then, though
“Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:20: now, christ, god
“Then he said, I have sinned: yet honour me now, I pray thee, before the elders of my people, and before Israel, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD thy God.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:20: now, then, god
“And David went thence to Mizpeh of Moab: and he said unto the king of Moab, Let my father and my mother, I pray thee, come forth, and be with you, till I know what God will do for me.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:20: now, then, god
“Then said Abishai to David, God hath delivered thine enemy into thine hand this day: now therefore let me smite him, I pray thee, with the spear even to the earth at once, and I will not smite him the second time. delivered: Heb. shut up”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:20: now, then, god
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