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2 Corinthians 5

2 Co. 5:20 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Now then
oun (Greek #3767)
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
KJV usage: and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
Pronounce: oon
Origin: apparently a primary word
we are ambassadors
presbeuo (Greek #4243)
to be a senior, i.e. (by implication) act as a representative (figuratively, preacher)
KJV usage: be an ambassador.
Pronounce: pres-byoo'-o
Origin: from the base of 4245
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huper (Greek #5228)
"over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, more than
KJV usage: (+ exceeding, abundantly) above, in (on) behalf of, beyond, by, + very chiefest, concerning, exceeding (above, -ly), for, + very highly, more (than), of, over, on the part of, for sake of, in stead, than, to(-ward), very. In the comparative, it retains many of the above applications.
Pronounce: hoop-er'
Origin: a primary preposition
Christ
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
, as though
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
did beseech
parakaleo (Greek #3870)
to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
KJV usage: beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray.
Pronounce: par-ak-al-eh'-o
Origin: from 3844 and 2564
you by
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
us
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
: we pray
deomai (Greek #1189)
to beg (as binding oneself), i.e. petition
KJV usage: beseech, pray (to), make request. Compare 4441.
Pronounce: deh'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice of 1210
you in
huper (Greek #5228)
"over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, more than
KJV usage: (+ exceeding, abundantly) above, in (on) behalf of, beyond, by, + very chiefest, concerning, exceeding (above, -ly), for, + very highly, more (than), of, over, on the part of, for sake of, in stead, than, to(-ward), very. In the comparative, it retains many of the above applications.
Pronounce: hoop-er'
Origin: a primary preposition
Christ’s stead
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
, be ye reconciled
katallasso (Greek #2644)
to change mutually, i.e. (figuratively) to compound a difference
KJV usage: reconcile.
Pronounce: kat-al-las'-so
Origin: from 2596 and 236
to God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
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ambassadors.
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2 Co. 5:11• 11Estando pues poseídos del temor del Señor, persuadimos á los hombres, mas á Dios somos manifiestos; y espero que también en vuestras conciencias somos manifiestos. (2 Co. 5:11)
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2 Co. 6:1• 1Y así nosotros, como ayudadores juntamente con él, os exhortamos también á que no recibáis en vano la gracia de Dios, (2 Co. 6:1)
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2 R. 17:13• 13Jehová protestaba entonces contra Israel y contra Judá, por mano de todos los profetas, y de todos los videntes, diciendo: Volveos de vuestros malos caminos, y guardad mis mandamientos y mis ordenanzas, conforme á todas las leyes que yo prescribí á vuestros padres, y que os he enviado por mano de mis siervos los profetas. (2 R. 17:13)
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2 Cr. 36:15• 15Y Jehová el Dios de sus padres envió á ellos por mano de sus mensajeros, levantándose de mañana y enviando: porque él tenía misericordia de su pueblo, y de su habitación. (2 Cr. 36:15)
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Neh. 9:29• 29Y protestásteles que se volviesen á tu ley; mas ellos hicieron soberbiamente, y no oyeron tus mandamientos, sino que pecaron contra tus juicios, los cuales si el hombre hiciere, en ellos vivirá; y dieron hombro renitente, y endurecieron su cerviz, y no escucharon. (Neh. 9:29)
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Is. 55:6‑7• 6Buscad á Jehová mientras puede ser hallado, llamadle en tanto que está cercano.
7Deje el impío su camino, y el hombre inicuo sus pensamientos; y vuélvase á Jehová, el cual tendrá de él misericordia, y al Dios nuestro, el cual será amplio en perdonar.
(Is. 55:6‑7)
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Jer. 44:4• 4Y envié á vosotros á todos mis siervos los profetas, madrugando y enviándolos, diciendo: No hagáis ahora esta cosa abominable que yo aborrezco. (Jer. 44:4)
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Ez. 18:31‑32• 31Echad de vosotros todas vuestras iniquidades con que habéis prevaricado, y haceos corazón nuevo y espíritu nuevo. ¿Y por qué moriréis, casa de Israel?
32Que no quiero la muerte del que muere, dice el Señor Jehová, convertíos pues, y viviréis.
(Ez. 18:31‑32)
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be.
Job 22:21• 21Amístate ahora con él, y tendrás paz; Y por ello te vendrá bien. (Job 22:21)
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Pr. 1:22‑33• 22¿Hasta cuándo, oh simples, amaréis la simpleza, Y los burladores desearán el burlar, Y los insensatos aborrecerán la ciencia?
23Volveos á mi reprensión: He aquí yo os derramaré mi espíritu, Y os haré saber mis palabras.
24Por cuanto llamé, y no quisisteis: Extendí mi mano, y no hubo quien escuchase;
25Antes desechasteis todo consejo mío, Y mi reprensión no quisisteis:
26También yo me reiré en vuestra calamidad, Y me burlaré cuando os viniere lo que teméis;
27Cuando viniere como una destrucción lo que teméis, Y vuestra calamidad llegare como un torbellino; Cuando sobre vosotros viniere tribulación y angustia.
28Entonces me llamarán, y no responderé; Buscarme han de mañana, y no me hallarán:
29Por cuanto aborrecieron la sabiduría, Y no escogieron el temor de Jehová,
30Ni quisieron mi consejo, Y menospreciaron toda reprensión mía:
31Comerán pues del fruto de su camino, Y se hartarán de sus consejos.
32Porque el reposo de los ignorantes los matará, Y la prosperidad de los necios los echará á perder.
33Mas el que me oyere, habitará confiadamente, Y vivirá reposado, sin temor de mal.
(Pr. 1:22‑33)
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Is. 27:5• 5¿O forzará alguien mi fortaleza? Haga conmigo paz, sí, haga paz conmigo. (Is. 27:5)
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Jer. 13:16‑17• 16Dad gloria á Jehová Dios vuestro, antes que haga venir tinieblas, y antes que vuestros pies tropiecen en montes de oscuridad, y esperéis luz, y os la torne sombra de muerte y tinieblas.
17Mas si no oyereis esto, en secreto llorará mi alma á causa de vuestra soberbia; y llorando amargamente, se desharán mis ojos en lágrimas, porque el rebaño de Jehová fué cautivo.
(Jer. 13:16‑17)
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Jer. 38:20• 20Y dijo Jeremías: No te entregarán. Oye ahora la voz de Jehová que yo te hablo, y tendrás bien, y vivirá tu alma. (Jer. 38:20)
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Lc. 14:23• 23Y dijo el señor al siervo: Ve por los caminos y por los vallados, y fuérza los á entrar, para que se llene mi casa. (Lc. 14:23)
 Notice the omission of the “you” in verse 20 of our chapter. “Did beseech by us”: there is the verb only without the pronoun: he is saying how he preaches to the world, begging them to be reconciled. What he says is, “when I preach the gospel, this is what I do”: of course it means to the world. (Notes on 2 Corinthians 5 by J.N. Darby)
 But such an embassy supposed the absence of Christ; His ambassador acted in His stead. (2 Corinthians 4 by J.N. Darby)
 It should be observed that, in verse 20, the word “you” ought to be omitted. It was the way in which the Apostle fulfilled his ministry to the world. (2 Corinthians 4 by J.N. Darby)
 God as it were (it was not meet to speak absolutely) beseeching by us: we entreat on behalf, or instead, of Christ, Be reconciled to God. Such is the gospel call to the world. (Notes on 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 by W. Kelly)
 The messengers“We are ambassadors.” The means“God did beseech by us.” The message“Be reconciled to God.” (Reasons for This Session: 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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We are ambassadors therefore for Christ, God as it wereg beseeching by us, we entreat for Christ, Be reconciled to God.

JND Translation Notes

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"As of God beseeching"; "as though," or "as if," is too much similarity or comparison. God being in Christ, and they Christ's ambassadors, they besought on God's behalf. He was as beseeching by them. The apostle will not say God was beseeching, but softens it by "as it were." yet it amounted to that, as done on his behalf. It is difficult to translate, though the sense is most evident and beautiful.

W. Kelly Translation

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For Christ then we are ambassadors, God as it were beseeching by us, we entreat for Christ, Be reconciled to God: