2 Corinthians 5:21
2 Corinthians chapter 5 · verse 21 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
Context
v.20We are ambassadors therefore on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beseech you on behalf of Christ, be ye reconciled to God.
v.21This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Galatians 3:13
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us; for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:
- Daniel 9:26
And after the threescore and two weeks shall the anointed one be cut off, and shall have nothing: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and even unto the end shall be war; desolations are determined.
- 1 John 3:5
And ye know that he was manifested to take away sins; and in him is no sin.
- 1 Peter 3:18
Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God; being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit;
- Romans 1:17
For therein is revealed a righteousness of God from faith unto faith: as it is written, But the righteous shall live by faith.
- Jeremiah 23:26
How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies, even the prophets of the deceit of their own heart?