2 Corinthians 5:19

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

What we mean is that God was in Christ, offering peace and forgiveness to the people of this world. And he has given us the work of sharing his message about peace.

Cross References

Isaiah 43:25

But I wipe away your sins because of who I am. And so, I will forget the wrongs you have done.

Isaiah 44:22

Turn back to me! I have rescued you and swept away your sins as though they were clouds.

Matthew 1:23

“A virgin will have a baby boy, and he will be called Immanuel,” which means “God is with us.”

John 14:20

Then you will know that I am one with the Father. You will know that you are one with me, and I am one with you.

John 17:23

I am one with them, and you are one with me, so that they may become completely one. Then this world's people will know that you sent me. They will know that you love my followers as much as you love me.

Romans 11:15

When Israel rejected God, the rest of the people in the world were able to turn to him. So when God makes friends with Israel, it will be like bringing the dead back to life.

1 Corinthians 13:5

rude. Love isn't selfish or quick-tempered. It doesn't keep a record of wrongs that others do.

Colossians 2:9

God lives fully in Christ.

1 Timothy 3:16

Here is the great mystery of our religion: Christ came as a human. The Spirit proved that he pleased God, and he was seen by angels. Christ was preached to the nations. People in this world put their faith in him, and he was taken up to glory.

1 John 4:10

Real love isn't our love for God, but his love for us. God sent his Son to be the sacrifice by which our sins are forgiven.