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Read Full Chapter (2 Corinthians 5) 2 Corinthians 5:21 KJV
"For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him."
2 Corinthians Chapter 5, Verse 21
2 Corinthians 5:21 in Context (Verses 18–21 KJV)
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And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
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To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
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Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.
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For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.