2 Corinthians 5:18
And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
Cross-references
2 Cor 3:6 speaks of being ministers of a new covenant — the same apostolic ministry context as reconciliation in 5:18.
2 Cor 4:1 refers to 'this ministry' received through mercy — directly continuing the ministry of reconciliation theme.
In 2 Corinthians 6:1, Paul urges not to receive God's grace in vain — directly building on the ministry of reconciliation given in 5:18.
John 3:16 reveals God's love as the motive for sending His Son, grounding the reconciliation ministry given here.
In Romans 5:11, the same reconciliation through Christ is highlighted, boasting in God through him.
Romans 5:1 declares peace with God through Christ—the direct outcome of the reconciliation God gives here.
In Ephesians 2:16, reconciliation through the cross unites Jew and Gentile into one body.
Ephesians 2:17 says Christ preached peace to far and near — directly echoing the scope of reconciliation here.
Acts 13:38 announces forgiveness through Christ — the basis of the reconciliation ministry given here.
Acts 10:36 proclaims peace through Jesus Christ — the same peace that reconciliation achieves in this verse.
In Colossians 1:20, Christ reconciles all things by making peace through his blood on the cross.
Luke 24:47 commissions repentance and forgiveness to all nations — the core message of the reconciliation ministry.
In Colossians 1:21, the previous alienation of believers contrasts with the reconciliation described here.
Mark 16:15 commands preaching to all creation — the very task that the ministry of reconciliation entails.
In Hebrews 2:17, Jesus becomes a high priest to make atonement, the basis for reconciliation.
Daniel 9:24 prophesies an end to sin and everlasting righteousness, fulfilled in Christ’s reconciling work proclaimed here.
In 1 John 2:2, Jesus is the atoning sacrifice for sins, which enables reconciliation.
In Isaiah 52:7, the proclamation of peace and salvation prefigures the gospel of reconciliation.
In 1 John 4:10, God's love sent his Son as atoning sacrifice, the foundation of reconciliation.
Leviticus 6:30 describes a sin offering whose blood atones in the sanctuary—this prefigures Christ’s atoning work that brings reconciliation.
In 2 Chronicles 29:24, the sin offering atones for Israel — a type of the reconciliation Christ accomplishes and we now minister.
Romans 11:15 uses 'reconciliation' for the world through Israel's rejection — the same term as the ministry in 2 Cor 5:18.
Romans 10:15 quotes 'beautiful feet' of those sent with good news — directly connected to the ministry of reconciliation.
In Luke 2:14, angels announce peace on earth — the very peace God brings through Christ, which believers are called to proclaim.
In Zechariah 9:10, the coming king proclaims peace to the nations — a prophecy fulfilled in Christ, whose reconciliation we now minister.
In Psalm 85:8, God promises peace to His people — directly echoing the message of reconciliation that believers are entrusted to proclaim.
Acts 26:16 records Paul's commission as a servant and witness — echoing the ministry of reconciliation appointed to him.
Acts 13:39 states believers are freed from sin through Christ — the result of the reconciliation believers receive.
Colossians 1:16 shows Christ as the agent of creation, paralleling how reconciliation comes through Christ here.
John 14:27 offers Christ's peace, which flows from the reconciliation described in the ministry of 2 Cor 5:18.
Isaiah 57:19 promises peace to those far and near — the same scope as the reconciliation ministry given here.