2Cor 5:20 | JFB | STEP | 20. for Christ ... in Christ's stead-- The Greek of both is the same: translate in both cases "on Christ's behalf." beseech ... pray-- rather, "entreat [plead with you] ... beseech." Such "beseeching" is uncommon in the case of "ambassadors," who generally stand on their dignity (compare ; , ). be ye reconciled to God-- English Version here inserts "ye," which is not in the original, and which gives the wrong impression, as if it were emphatic thus: God is reconciled to you, be ye reconciled to God. The Greek expresses rather, God was the RECONCILER in Christ ... let this reconciliation then have its designed effect. Be reconciled to God, that is, let God reconcile you to Himself ( , ).

‏ 2 Corinthians 5:20

20. for Christ ... in Christ's stead--The Greek of both is the same: translate in both cases "on Christ's behalf."

beseech ... pray--rather, "entreat [plead with you] ... beseech." Such "beseeching" is uncommon in the case of "ambassadors," who generally stand on their dignity (compare 2Co 10:2; 1Th 2:6, 7).

be ye reconciled to God--English Version here inserts "ye," which is not in the original, and which gives the wrong impression, as if it were emphatic thus: God is reconciled to you, be ye reconciled to God. The Greek expresses rather, God was the RECONCILER in Christ ... let this reconciliation then have its designed effect. Be reconciled to God, that is, let God reconcile you to Himself (2Co 5:18, 19).