2 Corinthians 5:20

Updated: June 3, 2025

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.

World English Bible (WEB)

Now then{G3767} we are ambassadors{G4243}{(G5719)} for{G5228} Christ{G5547}, as though{G5613} God{G2316} did beseech{G3870}{(G5723)} you by{G1223} us{G2257}: we pray{G1189}{(G5736)} you in{G5228} Christ's{G5547} stead{G5228}, be ye reconciled{G2644}{(G5649)} to God{G2316}.

KJV with Strongs

(20) So then, we are ambassadors for HaMashiach, as though יהוה YAHWEH were urging through us, to plead on behalf of HaMashiach, to be reconciled to יהוה YAHWEH.

The F.O.G

[20] We are therefore the Messiah's ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on the Messiah's behalf: Be reconciled to God!

The F.O.G Paraphrase

in behalf of Christ, then, we are ambassadors, as if God were calling through us, we beseech, in behalf of Christ, ‘Be ye reconciled to God;’

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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