2 Corinthians 5:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 5:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 5:21 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 5:21 — KJV
“For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:21 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 5:21 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 5:21
“He hath said, which heard the words of God, and knew the knowledge of the most High, which saw the vision of the Almighty, falling into a trance, but having his eyes open:”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:21: hath, knew, might
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:21: hath, made, might
“Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the terrible God, who keepest covenant and mercy, let not all the trouble seem little before thee, that hath come upon us, on our kings, on our princes, and on our priests, and on our prophets, and on our fathers, and on all thy people, since the time of the kings of Assyria unto this day. trouble: Heb. weariness that...: Heb. that hath found us”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:21: hath, sin, might
“As God liveth, who hath taken away my judgment; and the Almighty, who hath vexed my soul; vexed...: Heb. made my soul bitter”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:21: hath, made, might
“The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 5:21: hath, made, might
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