Parallel Verses
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.
Darby Translation
Him who knew not sin he has made sin for us, that we might become God's righteousness 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.
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
Images 2 Corinthians 5:21
Prayers for 2 Corinthians 5:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
Controlled By The Love Of Christ
20
Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
21 He made Him who
Phrases
Cross References
1 Corinthians 1:30
And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption,
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 hanged on a tree"--
Romans 1:17
For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith,as it is written, "The righteous shall live by faith."
1 Peter 3:18
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit,
1 John 3:5
You know that he appeared to take away sins, and in him there is no sin.
Romans 3:21-26
But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it--
Romans 4:25
who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.
Romans 8:1-4
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
Ephesians 5:2
And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Hebrews 4:15
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.
Hebrews 7:26
For it was indeed fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, innocent, unstained, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.
Isaiah 45:24-25
"Only in the LORD, it shall be said of me, are righteousness and strength; to him shall come and be ashamed all who were incensed against him.
Isaiah 53:4-6
Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted.
Isaiah 53:9-12
And they made his grave with the wicked and with a rich man in his death, although he had done no violence, and there was no deceit in his mouth.
Jeremiah 23:26
How long shall there be lies in the heart of the prophets who prophesy lies, and who prophesy the deceit of their own heart,
Jeremiah 33:16
In those days Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will dwell securely. And this is the name by which it will be called: 'The LORD is our righteousness.'
Daniel 9:24
"Seventy weeks are decreed about your people and your holy city, to finish the transgression, to put an end to sin, and to atone for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal both vision and prophet, and to anoint a most holy place.
Daniel 9:26
And after the sixty-two weeks, an anointed one shall be cut off and shall have nothing. And the people of the prince who is to come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary. Its end shall come with a flood, and to the end there shall be war. Desolations are decreed.
Zechariah 13:7
"Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, against the man who stands next to me," declares the LORD of hosts."Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered; I will turn my hand against the little ones.
Luke 1:35
And the angel answered her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy--the Son of God.
Acts 3:14
But you denied the Holy and Righteous One, and asked for a murderer to be granted to you,
Romans 5:19
For as by the one man's disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man's obedience the many will be made righteous.
Romans 10:3-4
For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit to God's righteousness.
Philippians 3:9
and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith--
1 Peter 2:22-24
He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth.
1 John 2:1-2
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.