2 Corinthians 5:21
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.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
For him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
What this verse means
Paul describes God's work of reconciliation through Christ. Read 2 Corinthians 5:14–21 to follow the passage from Christ's love to this statement about sin and righteousness.
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A short prayer
Lord, You took my sin and gave me Your righteousness. I will spend today saying thank You.
Read in context — 2 Corinthians 5
19To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
20Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.
21For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
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