Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: New Living Translation And all of this is a gift from God, who brought us back to himself through Christ. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to him. English Standard Version All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; Berean Standard Bible All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: Berean Literal Bible Now all things are of God, the One having reconciled us to Himself through Christ, and having given to us the ministry of reconciliation: King James Bible And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; New King James Version Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, New American Standard Bible Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, NASB 1995 Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, NASB 1977 Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ, and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, Legacy Standard Bible Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, Amplified Bible But all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ [making us acceptable to Him] and gave us the ministry of reconciliation [so that by our example we might bring others to Him], Berean Annotated Bible All this is from God {Theou}, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ (the Anointed One) and gave us the ministry {diakonian} of reconciliation: Christian Standard Bible Everything is from God, who has reconciled us to himself through Christ and has given us the ministry of reconciliation. Holman Christian Standard Bible Everything is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: American Standard Version But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and gave unto us the ministry of reconciliation; Contemporary English Version God has done it all! He sent Christ to make peace between himself and us, and he has given us the work of making peace between himself and others. English Revised Version But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and gave unto us the ministry of reconciliation; GOD'S WORD® Translation God has done all this. He has restored our relationship with him through Christ, and has given us this ministry of restoring relationships. Good News Translation All this is done by God, who through Christ changed us from enemies into his friends and gave us the task of making others his friends also. International Standard Version All of this comes from God, who has reconciled us to himself through the Messiah and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, NET Bible And all these things are from God who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and who has given us the ministry of reconciliation. New Heart English Bible But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ, and gave to us the ministry of reconciliation; Webster's Bible Translation And all things are from God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; Weymouth New Testament 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAll this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: World English Bible But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ, and gave to us the ministry of reconciliation; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd all things [are] of God, who reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and gave to us the ministry of the reconciliation, Berean Literal Bible Now all things are of God, the One having reconciled us to Himself through Christ, and having given to us the ministry of reconciliation: Young's Literal Translation 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, Smith's Literal Translation And all things of God, having reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and given us the service of reconciliation; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Christ; and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation. Catholic Public Domain Version But all is of God, who has reconciled us to himself through Christ, and who has given us the ministry of reconciliation. New American Bible And all this is from God, who has reconciled us to himself through Christ and given us the ministry of reconciliation, New Revised Standard Version All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd all things have become new through God who has reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and has given to us the ministry of reconciliation; Aramaic Bible in Plain English And everything has become new from God - he who reconciled us to himself in The Messiah, and he has given us the Ministry of the reconciliation. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd all these things are from God, who has reconciled us to himself through Jesus Christ, and has given to us the ministry of reconciliation; Godbey New Testament All things are from God, the one having reconciled us unto himself through Christ, and gave us the ministry of reconciliation, Haweis New Testament But all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; Mace New Testament Now this is all owing to God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath made us the ministers of this reconciliation; Weymouth New Testament 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. Worrell New Testament But all things are of God, Who reconciled us to Himself through Christ, and gave to us the ministry of reconciliation; Worsley New Testament But all these things are from God, who hath reconciled us to Himself by Jesus Christ, and made us ministers of the reconciliation; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Ambassadors for Christ…17Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come! 18 All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: 19that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.… Cross References All this is from God, 2 Corinthians 4:7 Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us. Romans 11:36 For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen. James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow. who reconciled us to Himself through Christ Romans 5:10-11 For if, when we were enemies of God, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through His life! / Not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation. Colossians 1:20-22 and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross. / Once you were alienated from God and were hostile in your minds, engaging in evil deeds. / But now He has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy, unblemished, and blameless in His presence— Ephesians 2:13-16 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. / For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility / by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace … and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: Colossians 1:25 I became its servant by the commission God gave me to fully proclaim to you the word of God, Ephesians 3:7-8 I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace, given me through the working of His power. / Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, 2 Corinthians 4:1 Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart. Ephesians 2:14-16 For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility / by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace / and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He put to death their hostility. Romans 11:15 For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead? Romans 3:24-25 and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. / God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand. Ephesians 1:7-10 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace / that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. / And He has made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ … 1 John 4:10 And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Romans 8:29-30 For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. / And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified. 1 Timothy 2:5-6 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, / who gave Himself as a ransom for all—the testimony that was given at just the right time. Treasury of Scripture And all things are of God, who has reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and has given to us the ministry of reconciliation; all. John 3:16,27 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life… Romans 11:36 For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. 1 Corinthians 1:30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: who. Leviticus 6:30 And no sin offering, whereof any of the blood is brought into the tabernacle of the congregation to reconcile withal in the holy place, shall be eaten: it shall be burnt in the fire. Ezekiel 45:15 And one lamb out of the flock, out of two hundred, out of the fat pastures of Israel; for a meat offering, and for a burnt offering, and for peace offerings, to make reconciliation for them, saith the Lord GOD. Daniel 9:24 Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy. hath given. 2 Corinthians 5:19,20 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation… Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth! Isaiah 57:19 I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him. Jump to Previous Appointed Christ Jesus Making Ministration Ministry Peace Reconciled Reconciliation Serve WorkJump to Next Appointed Christ Jesus Making Ministration Ministry Peace Reconciled Reconciliation Serve Work2 Corinthians 5 1. That in his assured hope of immortal glory,9. and in expectation of it, he labors to keep a good conscience; 12. not that he may boast of himself, 14. but as one that, having received life from Christ, 17. endeavors to live as a new creature to Christ only, 18. and by his ministry of reconciliation, to reconcile others also in Christ to God. All this is from God This phrase emphasizes the divine origin of the reconciliation process. In the broader context of 2 Corinthians, Paul is addressing the transformation and new creation that believers experience through Christ. The phrase underscores that salvation and reconciliation are not human achievements but are initiated and completed by God. This aligns with Ephesians 2:8-9, which highlights that salvation is a gift from God, not a result of works. who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe sovereign Creator who initiates reconciliation with humanity. 2. Christ The mediator through whom reconciliation is accomplished. 3. Paul The apostle writing to the Corinthians, explaining the ministry of reconciliation. 4. Corinthians The recipients of the letter, a diverse and often troubled church in Corinth. 5. Ministry of Reconciliation The mission given to believers to spread the message of reconciliation. Teaching Points Divine InitiativeGod is the initiator of reconciliation. This underscores His love and grace, reminding us that our salvation is not based on our efforts but on His mercy. Role of Christ Christ is central to reconciliation. His sacrificial death and resurrection are the means by which we are brought back into a right relationship with God. Ministry of Reconciliation Believers are entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation. This is a call to actively share the gospel and work towards peace and unity in our communities. Personal Reconciliation As recipients of reconciliation, we are called to seek reconciliation in our personal relationships, reflecting God's love and forgiveness. Living as Ambassadors We are ambassadors for Christ, representing His kingdom and message of reconciliation in a world that desperately needs it. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Corinthians 5:18?2. How does 2 Corinthians 5:18 define our role in the ministry of reconciliation? 3. What does "God reconciled us to Himself" mean for our daily lives? 4. How can we actively participate in the "ministry of reconciliation" today? 5. How does 2 Corinthians 5:18 connect with Jesus' teachings on forgiveness? 6. In what ways can reconciliation strengthen our relationship with God and others? 7. What does "ministry of reconciliation" mean in 2 Corinthians 5:18? 8. How does 2 Corinthians 5:18 define our relationship with God? 9. Why is reconciliation important in Christian theology according to 2 Corinthians 5:18? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 5? 11. What does the Bible teach about handling confrontation? 12. What is the power of God for salvation? 13. What does 'old things are passed away' mean? 14. What is the Ministry of Reconciliation? What Does 2 Corinthians 5:18 Mean All this is from God“All this is from God” (2 Corinthians 5:18). • Salvation is entirely God-initiated. Just as “by grace you have been saved through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God” (Ephesians 2:8-9), every aspect of the new creation Paul mentions in verse 17 springs from the Father’s sovereign plan. • Nothing in us prompted Him; He “chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world” (Ephesians 1:4). • God supplies the power to live out this new life—“it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good pleasure” (Philippians 2:13). • Because the source is God, our confidence rests not on shifting circumstances but on His unchanging character (James 1:17). who reconciled us to Himself through Christ “who reconciled us to Himself through Christ” (2 Corinthians 5:18). • Reconciliation means the removal of real hostility caused by our sin (Isaiah 59:2; Romans 5:10). • God did not meet us halfway; He acted “while we were still sinners” (Romans 5:8). • The means: Jesus’ substitutionary death—“having made peace through the blood of His cross” (Colossians 1:20). • The result: believers move from enemies to children (John 1:12), gaining direct access to the Father (Hebrews 10:19-20). • This reconciliation is final and complete; “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1). and gave us the ministry of reconciliation “and gave us the ministry of reconciliation” (2 Corinthians 5:18). • God not only saves us; He immediately commissions us—“As the Father has sent Me, I also send you” (John 20:21). • The ministry: sharing the message that in Christ, God “is not counting men’s trespasses against them” (2 Corinthians 5:19). • Practical outworking: ‑ Proclaim the gospel (Mark 16:15). ‑ Live reconciled relationships within the body (Ephesians 4:32). ‑ Pursue peace with outsiders (Romans 12:18). • Authority and empowerment flow from Christ’s all-encompassing mandate—“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations… and surely I am with you always” (Matthew 28:19-20). summary God alone authors salvation, reconciling us to Himself through the atoning work of Jesus Christ. Having received peace with the Father, we are entrusted with announcing that same peace to a world still alienated from Him. (18) And all things are of God.--The presence of the article in the Greek indicates that he is speaking, not of the universe at large, but of the new things belonging to the new creation of which he had spoken in the previous verse. The line of thought on which he has now entered raises him for the time above all that is personal and temporary, and leads him to one of his fullest and noblest utterances as to God's redeeming work.Who hath reconciled us to himself. . . . and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation.--It is worthy of note that this is the first occurrence, in order of time, in St. Paul's Epistles, of this word "reconcile" as describing God's work in Christ, and that so applied it occurs only in this Epistle and in Romans 5:10, written shortly afterwards. The idea involved is that man had been at enmity and was now atoned (at-oned) and brought into concord with God. It will be noted that the work is described as originating with the Father and accomplished by the mediation of the Son. It is obvious that the personal pronoun is used with a different extent in the two clauses: the first embracing, as the context shows, the whole race of mankind; the last limited to those who, like the Apostles, were preachers of the Word. More accurately, the verbs should run: who reconciled. . . . and gave. The word translated "reconciliation" is, it should be noted, the same as that rendered "atonement" in Romans 5:11. Verse 18. - And all things are of God; literally, but all things (in this "new creation") are from God. Who hath reconciled us; rather, who (by Christ's one offering of himself) reconciled us to himself. We were his enemies (Romans 5:10; Romans 11:28), but, because he was still our Friend and Father, he brought us back to himself by Christ. The ministry of reconciliation. The ministry which teaches the reconciliation which he has effected for us.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek All this [is]πάντα (panta) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. God, Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. who τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. reconciled καταλλάξαντος (katallaxantos) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2644: To change, exchange, reconcile. From kata and allasso; to change mutually, i.e. to compound a difference. us ἡμᾶς (hēmas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. to Himself ἑαυτῷ (heautō) Reflexive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1438: Himself, herself, itself. through διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. Christ Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. gave δόντος (dontos) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. us ἡμῖν (hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. ministry διακονίαν (diakonian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1248: Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service. of reconciliation: καταλλαγῆς (katallagēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 2643: Reconciliation, restoration to favor. From katallasso; exchange, i.e. Restoration to favor. Links 2 Corinthians 5:18 NIV2 Corinthians 5:18 NLT 2 Corinthians 5:18 ESV 2 Corinthians 5:18 NASB 2 Corinthians 5:18 KJV 2 Corinthians 5:18 BibleApps.com 2 Corinthians 5:18 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 5:18 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 5:18 French Bible 2 Corinthians 5:18 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 5:18 But all things are of God who (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) |
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