Parallel Verses
Darby Translation
Him who knew not sin he has made sin for us, that we might become God's righteousness in him.
New American Standard Bible
He made Him who
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
He made the One who did not know sin
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.
A Conservative Version
For the man who knew no sin was made sin on our behalf, 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.
Amplified
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].
An Understandable Version
God considered Christ to be sinful on our behalf, even though He never sinned, so that we could be considered right with God through Him.
Anderson New Testament
for he has made him, who knew no sin, a sin-offering for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
Bible in Basic English
For him who had no knowledge of sin God made to be sin for us; so that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
Common New Testament
For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
Daniel 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.
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.
Goodspeed New Testament
He made him who knew nothing of sin to be sin, for our sake, so that through union with him we might become God's uprightness.
John Wesley New Testament
For he hath made him, who knew no sin, a sin-offering for us, that we might be made the righteousness of God through him.
Julia Smith Translation
For him not knowing sin, he made sin for us; that we might be the justice of God in him.
King James 2000
For he has made him, who knew no sin, to be sin for us; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He made the one who did not know sin [to be] sin on our behalf, in order that we could become the righteousness of God in him.
Modern King James verseion
For He has made Him who knew no sin, to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
for he hath made him to be sin for us, which knew no sin, that we by his means should be that righteousness which before God is allowed.
Moffatt New Testament
For our sakes He made him to be sin who himself knew nothing of sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
Montgomery New Testament
Him who knew no sin, in our behalf he has made to be sin; 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.
Noyes New Testament
Him, who knew not sin, he made sin for us, that we might become Gods righteousness in him.
Sawyer New Testament
For he made him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become God's righteousness in him.
The Emphasized Bible
Him who knew not sin, in our behalf, he made to be, sin, that we might become God's righteousness in him.
Thomas 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.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Him who never knew sin God made to be Sin, on our behalf; so that we, through union with him, might become the Righteousness of God.
Webster
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.
Williams New Testament
He made Him who personally knew nothing of sin to be a sin-offering for us, so that through union with Him we might come into right standing with 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.
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.
Youngs 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.
Themes
The atonement » Ministers should fully set forth
The atonement » Justification by
Christ » Star » Substitution of, for sinners
Christ, character of » Sinless
Justification before God » Under the gospel » By imputation of Christ's righteousness
Offerings » Animal sacrifices » A type of Christ
Perfection » Some essential elements of » Christ's sinlessness, general references to
Reconciliation » Jesus Christ reconciling man to God
Reconciliation » Between God and man
Righteousness » Saints » Have in Christ
Righteousness imputed » Described as » Our being made the righteousness of God, in Christ
Jesus Christ, Savior » Became man's substitute
Sin » Christ alone was without
Sin-offering » Was typical of Christ's sacrifice
Substitution » Christ became man's substitute
Sufferings of Christ » Became man's substitute
Union with Christ » Beneficial results of » Righteousness imputed
Topics
Interlinear
Poieo
Huper
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Devotionals
Devotionals about 2 Corinthians 5:21
Devotionals containing 2 Corinthians 5:21
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Corinthians 5:21
Prayers for 2 Corinthians 5:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
Controlled By The Love Of Christ
20 We are ambassadors therefore for Christ, God as it were beseeching by us, we entreat for Christ, Be reconciled to God. 21 Him who knew not sin he has made sin for us, that we might become God's righteousness in him.
Phrases
Cross References
1 Corinthians 1:30
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who has been made to us wisdom from God, and righteousness, and holiness, and redemption;
Galatians 3:13
Christ has redeemed us out of the curse of the law, having become a curse for us, (for it is written, Cursed is every one hanged upon a tree,)
Romans 1:17
for righteousness of God is revealed therein, on the principle of faith, to faith: according as it is written, But the just shall live by faith.
1 Peter 3:18
for Christ indeed has once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God; being put to death in flesh, but made alive in the Spirit,
1 John 3:5
And ye know that he has been manifested that he might take away our sins; and in him sin is not.
Romans 3:21-26
But now without law righteousness of God is manifested, borne witness to by the law and the prophets;
Romans 4:25
who has been delivered for our offences and has been raised for our justification, it will be reckoned.
Romans 8:1-4
There is then now no condemnation to those in Christ Jesus.
2 Corinthians 5:17
So if any one be in Christ, there is a new creation; the old things have passed away; behold all things have become new:
Ephesians 5:2
and walk in love, even as the Christ loved us, and delivered himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savour.
Hebrews 4:15
For we have not a high priest not able to sympathise with our infirmities, but tempted in all things in like manner, sin apart.
Hebrews 7:26
For such a high priest became us, holy, harmless, undefiled, separated from sinners, and become higher than the heavens:
Isaiah 45:24-25
Only in Jehovah, shall one say, have I righteousness and strength. To him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed.
Isaiah 53:4-6
Surely he hath borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; and we, we did regard him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
Isaiah 53:9-12
And men appointed his grave with the wicked, but he was with the rich in his death, because he had done no violence, neither was there guile in his mouth.
Jeremiah 23:26
How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets who prophesy falsehood, and who are prophets of the deceit of their own heart?
Jeremiah 33:16
In those days shall Judah be saved, and Jerusalem shall dwell in safety. And this is the name wherewith she shall be called: Jehovah our Righteousness.
Daniel 9:24
Seventy weeks are apportioned out upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to close the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make expiation for iniquity, and to bring in the righteousness of the ages, and to seal the vision and prophet, and to anoint the holy of holies.
Daniel 9:26
And after the sixty-two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, and shall have nothing; and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with an overflow, and unto the end, war, the desolations determined.
Zechariah 13:7
Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, even against the man that is my fellow, saith Jehovah of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered, and I will turn my hand upon the little ones.
Luke 1:35
And the angel answering said to her, The Holy Spirit shall come upon thee, and power of the Highest overshadow thee, wherefore the holy thing also which shall be born shall be called Son of God.
Acts 3:14
But ye denied the holy and righteous one, and asked that a man that was a murderer should be granted to you;
Romans 5:19
For as indeed by the disobedience of the one man the many have been constituted sinners, so also by the obedience of the one the many will be constituted righteous.
Romans 10:3-4
For they, being ignorant of God's righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God.
Philippians 3:9
and that I may be found in him, not having my righteousness, which would be on the principle of law, but that which is by faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God through faith,
1 Peter 2:22-24
who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth;
1 John 2:1-2
My children, these things I write to you in order that ye may not sin; and if any one sin, we have a patron with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous;