Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. New Living Translation For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ. English Standard Version For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. Berean Standard Bible God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. Berean Literal Bible He made the One not having known sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. King James Bible 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. New King James Version For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. New American Standard Bible He made Him who knew no sin to be sin in our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. NASB 1995 He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. NASB 1977 He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. Legacy Standard Bible He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. Amplified Bible He made Christ who knew no sin to [judicially] be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we would become the righteousness of God [that is, we would be made acceptable to Him and placed in a right relationship with Him by His gracious lovingkindness]. Christian Standard Bible He made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. Holman Christian Standard Bible He made the One who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. American Standard Version Him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; that we might become the righteousness of God in him. Contemporary English Version Christ never sinned! But God treated him as a sinner, so Christ could make us acceptable to God. English Revised Version Him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; that we might become the righteousness of God in him. GOD'S WORD® Translation God had Christ, who was sinless, take our sin so that we might receive God's approval through him. Good News Translation Christ was without sin, but for our sake God made him share our sin in order that in union with him we might share the righteousness of God. International Standard Version God made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that God's righteousness would be produced in us. Majority Standard Bible For God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. NET Bible God made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that in him we would become the righteousness of God. New Heart English Bible For him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Weymouth New Testament He has made Him who knew nothing of sin to be sin for us, in order that in Him we may become the righteousness of God. World English Bible For him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe made Him having not known sin [to be] sin in our behalf, that we may become the righteousness of God in Him. Berean Literal Bible He made the One not having known sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. Young's Literal Translation for him who did not know sin, in our behalf He did make sin, that we may become the righteousness of God in him. Smith's Literal Translation For him not knowing sin, he made sin for us; that we might be the justice of God in him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHim, who knew no sin, he hath made sin for us, that we might be made the justice of God in him. Catholic Public Domain Version For God made him who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that we might become the justice of God in him. New American Bible For our sake he made him to be sin who did not know sin, so that we might become the righteousness of God in him. New Revised Standard Version For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor he who did not know sin, for your sakes he made him sin, that we may through him be made the righteousness of God. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For he who had not known sin made himself to become sin in your place, that we would become the righteousness of God in him. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentfor he has made him, who knew no sin, a sin-offering for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in him. Godbey New Testament He made him sin in our behalf, who knew no sin; in order that we may become the righteousness of God in him. Haweis New Testament For he hath made him, who knew no sin, to be a sin offering for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in him. Mace New Testament for he hath made him who knew no sin to be a sin-offering for us, that we might be justified by God thro' him. Weymouth New Testament He has made Him who knew nothing of sin to be sin for us, in order that in Him we may become the righteousness of God. Worrell New Testament Him Who knew no sin He made to be sin on our behalf, that we may become God's righteousness in Him. Worsley New Testament For He hath made Him, who knew no sin, to be a sin-offering for us, that in Him we might be made righteous before God. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Ambassadors for Christ…20Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God. 21God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. Cross References Isaiah 53:4-6 Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. / We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all. Romans 3:21-26 But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been revealed, as attested by the Law and the Prophets. / And this righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no distinction, / for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, ... Galatians 3:13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.” 1 Peter 2:24 He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.” Romans 8:3-4 For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful man, as an offering for sin. He thus condemned sin in the flesh, / so that the righteous standard of the law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. Philippians 3:9 and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith. 1 John 3:5 But you know that Christ appeared to take away sins, and in Him there is no sin. Hebrews 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin. Romans 5:19 For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous. 1 Peter 3:18 For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit, Isaiah 53:10-12 Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand. / After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities. / Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors. Romans 4:25 He was delivered over to death for our trespasses and was raised to life for our justification. Hebrews 9:28 so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him. John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! Matthew 27:46 About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Treasury of Scripture For he has made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. he. Isaiah 53:4-6,9-12 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted… Daniel 9:26 And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined. Zechariah 13:7 Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones. who. Isaiah 53:9 And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth. Luke 1:35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. Hebrews 7:26 For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens; we. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. Isaiah 45:24,25 Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed… Isaiah 53:11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities. Jump to Previous Behalf God's Him Order Righteousness Sake SinJump to Next Behalf God's Him Order Righteousness Sake Sin2 Corinthians 5 1. That in his assured hope of immortal glory,9. and in expectation of it, he labors to keep a good conscience; 12. not that he may boast of himself, 14. but as one that, having received life from Christ, 17. endeavors to live as a new creature to Christ only, 18. and by his ministry of reconciliation, to reconcile others also in Christ to God. God made Him This phrase emphasizes the divine initiative and sovereignty in the plan of salvation. The Greek word for "made" is "ἐποίησεν" (epoiesen), which implies a deliberate and purposeful action by God. It underscores the fact that the work of salvation is not a human endeavor but a divine orchestration. Historically, this reflects the consistent biblical theme of God as the author and finisher of faith, who intervenes in human history to accomplish His redemptive purposes. who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God
Greek [God] madeἐποίησεν (epoiēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. Him who τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. knew γνόντα (gnonta) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 1097: A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. no μὴ (mē) Adverb Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. sin ἁμαρτίαν (hamartian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 266: From hamartano; a sin. [to be] sin ἁμαρτίαν (hamartian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 266: From hamartano; a sin. on our behalf, ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. we ἡμεῖς (hēmeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. might become γενώμεθα (genōmetha) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 1st Person Plural Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. [the] righteousness δικαιοσύνη (dikaiosynē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 1343: From dikaios; equity; specially justification. of God. Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. Links 2 Corinthians 5:21 NIV2 Corinthians 5:21 NLT 2 Corinthians 5:21 ESV 2 Corinthians 5:21 NASB 2 Corinthians 5:21 KJV 2 Corinthians 5:21 BibleApps.com 2 Corinthians 5:21 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 5:21 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 5:21 French Bible 2 Corinthians 5:21 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 5:21 For him who knew no sin he (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) |
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