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We are therefore ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us. We beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
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Christ's Humble Ambassadors
Scholars explain that an "ambassador" was a high-status role, like an emperor's representative. Yet, Christ's ambassadors don't make proud demands. Instead, as commentators like Spurgeon note, they humbly plead on God's behalf. This role carries the immense dignity and authority of God, but it is expressed through a heartfelt, personal appeal to others.
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2 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Now then we are ambassadors for Christ. We are the ambassadors whom Christ has sent forth to negotiate with men regarding their reconcilia…
We are ambassadors therefore on behalf of Christ (υπερ Χριστου ουν πρεσβευομεν). Old word from πρεσβυς, an old man, first to be an…
19th Century
Anglican
Now then we are ambassadors for Christ—The preposition “for” implies the same representative character as in [Reference 2…
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Baptist
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.
As proclaimers of the good tidings about reconciliation, the apostles were acting on Christ’s behalf as messengers and representatives duly appoint…
16th Century
Protestant
As if God did beseech you. This is of no small importance for giving authority to the embassy; furthermore, it is absolutely necessary, fo…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now then we are ambassadors for Christ Since God has made reconciliation by Christ, and the ministry of it is commit…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
After discussing the saints’ reward and how they prepared themselves to receive it, the Apostle now discusses the cause of both. He addresses three…
