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We are ambassadors therefore on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beseech [you] on behalf of Christ, be ye reconciled to God.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

We are ambassadors therefore on behalf of Christ (υπερ Χριστου ουν πρεσβευομεν). Old word from πρεσβυς, an old man, first to be an…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Now then we are ambassadors for Christ. We are the ambassadors whom Christ has sent forth to negotiate with men regarding their reconcilia…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Now then we are ambassadors for Christ—The preposition “for” implies the same representative character as in [Reference 2…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be you reconciled to God.

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

As proclaimers of the good tidings about reconciliation, the apostles were acting on Christ’s behalf as me engers and representatives duly appointe…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

As if God did beseech you. This is of no small importance for giving authority to the embassy; furthermore, it is absolutely necessary, fo…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Now then we are ambassadors for Christ
Since God has made reconciliation by Christ, and the ministry of it is commit…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The renewed man acts upon new principles, by new rules, with new ends, and in new company. The believer is created anew; his heart is not merely se…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After discussing the saints’ reward and how they prepared themselves to receive it, the Apostle now discusses the cause of both. He addresses three…

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