2 Corinthians 5:16-18

Disciples’ Literal New Testament

¹⁶So then from now on, we regard^[a] no one based-on^[b] the flesh^[c]. Even though we have known Christ based on the flesh, nevertheless now we no longer are knowing Him thus. ¹⁷So then if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation^[d]. The old things passed-away; behold, new things have come-into-being^[e].

And God Gave Us This Ministry of Reconciliation As His Ambassadors

¹⁸And all things are from God, the One having reconciled us to Himself through Christ, and having given us the ministry of reconciliation:

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Footnotes

2 Corinthians 5:16 Or, know, recognize, take interest in, value.
2 Corinthians 5:16 Or, in accordance with, in relation to. We regard people only in relation to the One who died for them: as living for Him or needing Him.
2 Corinthians 5:16 That is, based on earthly viewpoints and distinctions.
2 Corinthians 5:17 Or, creature.
2 Corinthians 5:17 Or, come-to-pass, come-about.

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