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February 23, 2017 By Andreas Köstenberger

We Plead on Christ’s Behalf: Be Reconciled to God: Correcting the Common Mistranslation of 2 Corinthians 5:20

Virtually all English translations render 2 Corinthians 5:20 by supplying a direct object for the main verb in the first part of the sentence, rendering the verse something like this: “We beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God (NASB).” This suggests that Paul is exhorting his immediate audience, the Corinthians, to be reconciled to… Read More

Filed Under: Biblical Interpretation, Paul's Writings Tagged With: Articles, Bible Translation, Greek, Paul

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