2 Corinthians 5:20New creation & reconciliation
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.
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Interpretation

2 Corinthians 5:20 shows a ambassadors christ that is lived within solitude and community—see "behalf" and "christ". Give ambassadors christ in what we celebrate and refuse—turn hope into steady work.

Context

The setting is 2 Corinthians—epistle/letter, highlighting ambassadors christ. Within ch. 5, a small unit frames the emphasis. Watch the terms “behalf” and “christ”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early attribution points to Paul for 2 Corinthians. A common scholarly view of 2 Corinthians: widely regarded as Pauline; composite letter hypothesis by some.. Scholars commonly date 2 Corinthians AD 55–56. Genre and setting: epistle/letter, in the New creation & reconciliation. This verse leans into apostolic community.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline; composite letter hypothesis by some.
Date:AD 55–56
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not alter the main meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46