2 Corinthians 5:21
2 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 5
“For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.”2 Corinthians 5:21
What Does 2 Corinthians 5:21 Mean?
2 Corinthians 5:21 is found in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 5, verse 21 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Justification.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Corinthians 5:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Peter 2:22“Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:”1 Peter 3:18“For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:”Matthew 6:33“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”Isaiah 53:5“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”Romans 5:19“For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.”2 Corinthians 5:17“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”Galatians 3:13“Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:”1 Corinthians 1:30“But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:”1 John 3:5“And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.”Philippians 3:9“And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:”Hebrews 4:15“For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.”Isaiah 53:4“Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.”Isaiah 54:17“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.”Romans 10:3“For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.”Romans 4:25“Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.”Romans 8:1“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”John 1:29“The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.”Romans 3:21“But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;”Romans 1:17“For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.”Ephesians 5:2“And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.”
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