Verse Comparison: 2 Corinthians 5:21
American Standard Version
Him who knew no sin he made `to be' sin on our behalf; that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
Amplified® Bible
For our sake He made Christ [virtually] to be sin Who knew no sin, so that in {and} through Him we might become [endued with, viewed as being in, and examples of] the righteousness of God [what we ought to be, approved and acceptable and in right relationship with Him, by His goodness].
Darby English Version
Him who knew not sin he has made sin for us, that *we* might become God's righteousness in him.
International Standard Version
God made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that we might become God's righteousness in him.
King James Version
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.
Young's Literal Translation
for him who did not know sin, in our behalf He did make sin, that we may become the righteousness of God in him.
