2 Corinthians 5:19

To 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.

Cross-references

2 Corinthians 5:18 introduces the reconciliation from God through Christ — this verse explains that means not counting sins.

In 2 Corinthians 5:17, the new creation in Christ immediately precedes and grounds the reconciliation message—strong internal link.

1 John 4:10 Parallel

1 John 4:10 reveals God's love as the motive: He sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice, which is the reconciliation described here.

Romans 11:15 echoes 'reconciliation of the world' and ties it to Israel's rejection and future acceptance—a wider redemptive plan.

Romans 4:6-8 quotes David about the blessedness of those whose sins are not counted — a direct parallel to the 'not counting sins' here.

Romans 3:24-26 explains how Christ's atoning sacrifice demonstrates God's righteousness while justifying sinners—the basis for not counting sins.

1 John 2:2 Parallel

1 John 2:2 declares Christ as the atoning sacrifice for the whole world—the very basis for God reconciling the world in Him here.

John 14:11 Parallel

John 14:10 describes the Father dwelling in Jesus and working through him — the same truth that God was in Christ in 5:19.

John 14:10 Parallel

John 14:10 describes the Father dwelling in Jesus and working through him — the same truth that God was in Christ in 5:19.

Psalm 32:1 Parallel

Psalm 32:1 pronounces blessing on those whose sins are forgiven—the same non-imputation of sins that Paul says God accomplishes in Christ.

Isaiah 44:22 also depicts God blotting out sins like a cloud, reinforcing the theme of sins being removed and not counted.

Isaiah 43:25 echoes God blotting out transgressions and not remembering sins — the same divine act of not counting sins Paul describes here.

Psalm 32:2 Allusion

Psalm 32:1 celebrates the blessedness of covered sins—echoing the key truth here that God no longer counts our trespasses against us.

Matthew 1:23 declares Jesus as 'God with us' — directly paralleling 2 Cor 5:19's statement that God was in Christ reconciling.

Psalm 130:4 Allusion

Psalm 130:4 declares that with God there is forgiveness—the very basis for not counting trespasses in reconciliation.

Colossians 2:9 explains why God was in Christ: the fullness of Deity dwells in Him bodily, providing the theological basis for the reconciliation described in 2 Corinthians 5:19.

Colossians 1:20 expands on reconciliation: through Christ's blood on the cross, all things are reconciled to God, grounding the global scope of 2 Corinthians 5:19.

Romans 5:11 Parallel

Romans 5:11 concludes that believers have received reconciliation through Christ—same key term 'reconciliation' as in 2 Cor 5:19.

Romans 5:10 Parallel

Romans 5:10 expands on reconciliation through Christ's death—being reconciled while enemies—directly supporting 2 Cor 5:19's theme.

Romans 4:8 Parallel

Romans 4:8 echoes the same concept: God not counting sins against the blessed one—a direct parallel to the reconciliation basis.

Isaiah 27:5 Parallel

Isaiah 27:5 invites people to make peace with God—the same call to reconciliation that Paul describes as God not counting sins.

Colossians 2:13 shows how God does not count sins: He forgives all sins and makes us alive with Christ, directly parallel to 'not counting people's sins' in 2 Corinthians 5:19.

Hosea 14:4 Parallel

Hosea 14:4 promises God will heal waywardness and love freely, mirroring the reconciliation where sins are not counted against people.

John 4:42 Parallel

John 4:42 declares Jesus the Savior of the world, which directly aligns with God reconciling the world to Himself in Christ.

John 3:16 Parallel

John 3:16 shows God's love in giving His Son for the world—the very basis of the reconciliation Paul says God accomplished in Christ.

1 Timothy 3:16 summarizes the incarnation and exaltation of Christ—the great mystery through which God reconciled the world in Him.

In 2 Samuel 19:19, Shimei asks David not to remember his wrongdoing—a human parallel to God not counting trespasses.

Acts 13:26 Parallel

In Acts 13:26, the 'message of salvation' parallels the 'message of reconciliation' committed to believers—both announce God's work in Christ.

John 17:23 Parallel

John 17:23 shows the goal: complete unity with God through Christ, so the world knows His love—fulfilling the reconciliation message.

1 John 2:1 Parallel

1 John 2:1 presents Jesus as advocate when we sin—reinforcing that God does not count sins against believers through Christ's work.

John 14:20 Parallel

In John 14:20, the mutual indwelling of Christ and believers is revealed—the union that makes reconciliation in Christ a reality.

Genesis 15:6 speaks of crediting righteousness by faith — a related imputation concept, but here it's about not counting sins, not crediting righteousness.