2 Corinthians 5:18 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)18 All [these] things are from God, who restored us to fellowship with Himself through Christ, and gave us the ministry of restoring [other] people to [such] fellowship. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176918 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition18 But all things are from God, Who through Jesus Christ reconciled us to Himself [received us into favor, brought us into harmony with Himself] and gave to us the ministry of reconciliation [that by word and deed we might aim to bring others into harmony with Him]. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)18 But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and gave unto us the ministry of reconciliation; Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible18 All of these new things are from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and who gave us the ministry of reconciliation. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version18 But all is of God, who has reconciled us to himself through Christ, and who has given us the ministry of reconciliation. Ver Capítulo |
So, for this reason, He had to become like His brothers in every way [i.e., except that He never sinned], so that He could become a merciful and faithful Head Priest in things related to God’s [service], [and] that He could provide a means of purifying [Lev. 16:30] for people’s sins [i.e., a “covering over” or forgiveness of them].