Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
for Christ . . . in Christ's stead--The Greek of both is the same: translate in both cases "on Christ's behalf."
beseech . . . pray--rather, "entreat [plead with you] . . . beseech." Such "beseeching" is uncommon in the case of "ambassadors," who generally stand on their dignity (compare 2 Corinthians 10:2; 1 Thessalonians 2:6-7).
be ye reconciled to God--English Version here inserts "ye," which is not in the original, and which gives the wrong impression, as if it were emphatic thus: God is reconciled to you, be ye reconciled to God. The Greek expresses rather, God was the RECONCILER in Christ . . . let this reconciliation then have its designed effect. Be reconciled to God, that is, let God reconcile you to Himself (2 Corinthians 5:18-19).
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Jeremiah 23:5
Malachi 2:7
Matthew 5:9
Romans 5:1
1 Corinthians 3:9
2 Corinthians 5:18
2 Corinthians 5:18
2 Corinthians 6:1
2 Corinthians 13:3
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