2 Corinthians 5:21

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

لِأنَّ اللهَ جَعَلَ المَسِيحَ الَّذِي لَمْ يَعْرِفْ خَطِيَّةً، خَطِيَّةً مِنْ أجْلِنَا، لِكَي يَصِيرَ لَنَا فِيهِ بِرُّ اللهِ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse from the Bible says that God made Jesus take on our sins even though He didn't have any of his own, so we could be forgiven and become righteous through Him. It's part of a letter written by Paul to the church in Corinth.

Explained for Children

Imagine you did something wrong, like breaking a toy. Now imagine if your best friend took all the blame for it, even though they didn't do anything wrong, so you wouldn’t get in trouble and could still play nicely with others. That's kind of what this verse is talking about.

Historical Background

The Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the church at Corinth around AD 53-57. He was addressing a community that had some issues with faith, ethics, and behavior within their congregation. The cultural context included Hellenistic influences mixed with Jewish beliefs.

Living It Out Today

Consider a scenario where someone takes responsibility for your mistake at work, saving you from potential consequences. This verse encourages us to reflect on how God did something similar for us through Jesus, making it possible for us to have a relationship with Him despite our faults.

Topics

• salvation
• righteousness
• forgiveness
• Jesus Christ
• sin
• redemption

Related Verses

• Isaiah 53:6
• 1 Peter 2:24
• Romans 8:1
• Ephesians 2:8-9
• Galatians 2:20

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that 'he made him to be sin for us'?

This means God took Jesus, who was without sin, and in a sense, placed all our sins on Him. This act allowed the forgiveness of sins through faith in Jesus.

How does this verse relate to becoming righteous before God?

Through Jesus taking our sins upon himself, we can receive His righteousness when we believe in Him, thus becoming righteous before God and able to have a relationship with Him.

Why is it important that Jesus 'knew no sin'?

It emphasizes the purity of Jesus. As someone without sin, He was qualified to take on all our sins, making salvation possible for everyone who believes in Him.

How does this verse impact how we view ourselves and others?

This verse teaches us that because of what God has done through Jesus, we can have confidence in His forgiveness. It also encourages us to extend grace and forgiveness towards others as God has extended it to us.