World English Bible
2 Corinthians 5:21
“For him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”
Verse in context — 2 Corinthians 5
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namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, not reckoning to them their trespasses, and having committed to us the word of reconciliation.
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We are therefore ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
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For him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
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Paul’s defense of his ministry and encouragement in hardship.
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