2 Corinthians 5:20 So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!”

5:20 NLT

逐节对照

New Living Translation - So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!”
新标点和合本 - 所以，我们作基督的使者，就好像　神藉我们劝你们一般。我们替基督求你们与　神和好。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 所以，我们作基督的特使，就好像上帝藉我们劝你们一般。我们替基督求你们，与上帝和好吧！
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 所以，我们作基督的特使，就好像　神藉我们劝你们一般。我们替基督求你们，与　神和好吧！
当代译本 - 所以我们现在是基督的大使，可以说上帝正借着我们发出呼求。我们替基督恳求你们：要与上帝和好！
圣经新译本 - 因此，我们就是基督的使者，　神藉着我们劝告世人。我们代替基督请求你们：跟　神和好吧！
中文标准译本 - 因此我们是基督的特使，就像神藉着我们在劝告人——我们代替基督请求说：“与神和好吧！”
现代标点和合本 - 所以，我们做基督的使者，就好像神藉我们劝你们一般，我们替基督求你们与神和好。
和合本（拼音版） - 所以，我们作基督的使者，就好像上帝藉我们劝你们一般。我们替基督求你们与上帝和好。
New International Version - We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.
New International Reader's Version - So we are Christ’s official messengers. It is as if God were making his appeal through us. Here is what Christ wants us to beg you to do. Come back to God!
English Standard Version - Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
Christian Standard Bible - Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God.”
New American Standard Bible - Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
New King James Version - Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.
Amplified Bible - So we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us; we [as Christ’s representatives] plead with you on behalf of Christ to be reconciled to God.
American Standard Version - We are ambassadors therefore on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beseech you on behalf of Christ, be ye reconciled to God.
King James Version - Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.
New English Translation - Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His plea through us. We plead with you on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God!”
World English Bible - We are therefore ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
新標點和合本 - 所以，我們作基督的使者，就好像神藉我們勸你們一般。我們替基督求你們與神和好。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 所以，我們作基督的特使，就好像上帝藉我們勸你們一般。我們替基督求你們，與上帝和好吧！
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 所以，我們作基督的特使，就好像　神藉我們勸你們一般。我們替基督求你們，與　神和好吧！
當代譯本 - 所以我們現在是基督的大使，可以說上帝正藉著我們發出呼求。我們替基督懇求你們：要與上帝和好！
聖經新譯本 - 因此，我們就是基督的使者，　神藉著我們勸告世人。我們代替基督請求你們：跟　神和好吧！
呂振中譯本 - 所以我們替基督做大使，彷彿是上帝藉着我們來勸勉。我們替基督求你們，跟上帝復和吧。
中文標準譯本 - 因此我們是基督的特使，就像神藉著我們在勸告人——我們代替基督請求說：「與神和好吧！」
現代標點和合本 - 所以，我們做基督的使者，就好像神藉我們勸你們一般，我們替基督求你們與神和好。
文理和合譯本 - 是以我為基督使、猶上帝託我勸爾、我代基督求爾與上帝復和、
文理委辦譯本 - 是吾儕基督使、上帝使我勸爾、吾代基督求爾、與上帝復親、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 是以我為基督之使、如天主藉我而勸爾、我代基督、求爾與天主復和、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 是則吾儕代表基督、而為天主之星使、不啻天主假吾儕之口而作勸勉焉。因此、吾儕代表基督、剴切求爾、速與天主重歡。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Así que somos embajadores de Cristo, como si Dios los exhortara a ustedes por medio de nosotros: «En nombre de Cristo les rogamos que se reconcilien con Dios».
현대인의 성경 - 그러므로 우리는 그리스도의 전권 대사입니다. 하나님은 우리를 통해 여러분에게 말씀하고 계시는 것입니다. 우리가 그리스도를 대신하여 여러분에게 간청합니다. 여러분은 하나님과 화해하십시오.
Новый Русский Перевод - Итак, мы – представители Христа, так как через нас с людьми говорит Бог. Поэтому мы умоляем вас от имени Христа: примиритесь с Богом.
Восточный перевод - Итак, мы – представители Масиха, так как через нас с людьми говорит Всевышний. Поэтому мы умоляем вас от имени Масиха: примиритесь со Всевышним.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Итак, мы – представители аль-Масиха, так как через нас с людьми говорит Аллах. Поэтому мы умоляем вас от имени аль-Масиха: примиритесь с Аллахом.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Итак, мы – представители Масеха, так как через нас с людьми говорит Всевышний. Поэтому мы умоляем вас от имени Масеха: примиритесь со Всевышним.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Nous faisons donc fonction d’ambassadeurs au nom de Christ, comme si Dieu adressait par nous cette invitation aux hommes : « Au nom de Christ, nous vous en supplions : soyez réconciliés avec Dieu.
リビングバイブル - こういうわけで、私たちはキリストの大使です。神様が、私たちの口を通して語りかけてくださるのです。キリストが懇願しておられるかのように、キリストに代わって、あなたがたにお願いします。どうか、差し出された愛を拒まず、神様と和解してください。
Nestle Aland 28 - Ὑπὲρ Χριστοῦ οὖν πρεσβεύομεν ὡς τοῦ θεοῦ παρακαλοῦντος δι’ ἡμῶν· δεόμεθα ὑπὲρ Χριστοῦ, καταλλάγητε τῷ θεῷ.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ὑπὲρ Χριστοῦ οὖν πρεσβεύομεν, ὡς τοῦ Θεοῦ παρακαλοῦντος δι’ ἡμῶν; δεόμεθα ὑπὲρ Χριστοῦ, καταλλάγητε τῷ Θεῷ.
Nova Versão Internacional - Portanto, somos embaixadores de Cristo, como se Deus estivesse fazendo o seu apelo por nosso intermédio. Por amor a Cristo suplicamos: Reconciliem-se com Deus.
Hoffnung für alle - Als Botschafter von Christus fordern wir euch deshalb im Namen Gottes auf: Lasst euch mit Gott versöhnen! Wir bitten euch darum im Auftrag von Christus.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Chúng tôi là sứ giả của Chúa Cứu Thế. Đức Chúa Trời dùng chúng tôi kêu gọi anh chị em. Chúng tôi nài xin anh chị em, vì Danh Chúa Cứu Thế, hãy phục hòa với Đức Chúa Trời.
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交叉引用

Nehemiah 9:29 - “You warned them to return to your Law, but they became proud and obstinate and disobeyed your commands. They did not follow your regulations, by which people will find life if only they obey. They stubbornly turned their backs on you and refused to listen.
Isaiah 27:5 - unless they turn to me for help. Let them make peace with me; yes, let them make peace with me.”
Job 33:23 - “But if an angel from heaven appears— a special messenger to intercede for a person and declare that he is upright—
Jeremiah 44:4 - “Again and again I sent my servants, the prophets, to plead with them, ‘Don’t do these horrible things that I hate so much.’
Job 33:6 - Look, you and I both belong to God. I, too, was formed from clay.
1 Corinthians 4:4 - My conscience is clear, but that doesn’t prove I’m right. It is the Lord himself who will examine me and decide.
1 Corinthians 4:5 - So don’t make judgments about anyone ahead of time—before the Lord returns. For he will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. Then God will give to each one whatever praise is due.
Proverbs 13:17 - An unreliable messenger stumbles into trouble, but a reliable messenger brings healing.
Jeremiah 13:16 - Give glory to the Lord your God before it is too late. Acknowledge him before he brings darkness upon you, causing you to stumble and fall on the darkening mountains. For then, when you look for light, you will find only terrible darkness and gloom.
Jeremiah 13:17 - And if you still refuse to listen, I will weep alone because of your pride. My eyes will overflow with tears, because the Lord’s flock will be led away into exile.
Jeremiah 38:20 - Jeremiah replied, “You won’t be handed over to them if you choose to obey the Lord. Your life will be spared, and all will go well for you.
2 Chronicles 36:15 - The Lord, the God of their ancestors, repeatedly sent his prophets to warn them, for he had compassion on his people and his Temple.
2 Kings 17:13 - Again and again the Lord had sent his prophets and seers to warn both Israel and Judah: “Turn from all your evil ways. Obey my commands and decrees—the entire law that I commanded your ancestors to obey, and that I gave you through my servants the prophets.”
Acts of the Apostles 26:17 - And I will rescue you from both your own people and the Gentiles. Yes, I am sending you to the Gentiles
Acts of the Apostles 26:18 - to open their eyes, so they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. Then they will receive forgiveness for their sins and be given a place among God’s people, who are set apart by faith in me.’
Proverbs 1:22 - “How long, you simpletons, will you insist on being simpleminded? How long will you mockers relish your mocking? How long will you fools hate knowledge?
Proverbs 1:23 - Come and listen to my counsel. I’ll share my heart with you and make you wise.
Proverbs 1:24 - “I called you so often, but you wouldn’t come. I reached out to you, but you paid no attention.
Proverbs 1:25 - You ignored my advice and rejected the correction I offered.
Proverbs 1:26 - So I will laugh when you are in trouble! I will mock you when disaster overtakes you—
Proverbs 1:27 - when calamity overtakes you like a storm, when disaster engulfs you like a cyclone, and anguish and distress overwhelm you.
Proverbs 1:28 - “When they cry for help, I will not answer. Though they anxiously search for me, they will not find me.
Proverbs 1:29 - For they hated knowledge and chose not to fear the Lord.
Proverbs 1:30 - They rejected my advice and paid no attention when I corrected them.
Proverbs 1:31 - Therefore, they must eat the bitter fruit of living their own way, choking on their own schemes.
Proverbs 1:32 - For simpletons turn away from me—to death. Fools are destroyed by their own complacency.
Proverbs 1:33 - But all who listen to me will live in peace, untroubled by fear of harm.”
John 20:21 - Again he said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.”
Isaiah 55:6 - Seek the Lord while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near.
Isaiah 55:7 - Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously.
Job 22:21 - “Submit to God, and you will have peace; then things will go well for you.
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Therefore, anyone who refuses to live by these rules is not disobeying human teaching but is rejecting God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you.
Luke 10:16 - Then he said to the disciples, “Anyone who accepts your message is also accepting me. And anyone who rejects you is rejecting me. And anyone who rejects me is rejecting God, who sent me.”
Ezekiel 18:31 - Put all your rebellion behind you, and find yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. For why should you die, O people of Israel?
Ezekiel 18:32 - I don’t want you to die, says the Sovereign Lord. Turn back and live!
Malachi 2:7 - “The words of a priest’s lips should preserve knowledge of God, and people should go to him for instruction, for the priest is the messenger of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.
2 Corinthians 5:11 - Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, we work hard to persuade others. God knows we are sincere, and I hope you know this, too.
2 Corinthians 3:6 - He has enabled us to be ministers of his new covenant. This is a covenant not of written laws, but of the Spirit. The old written covenant ends in death; but under the new covenant, the Spirit gives life.
2 Corinthians 6:1 - As God’s partners, we beg you not to accept this marvelous gift of God’s kindness and then ignore it.
Luke 14:23 - So his master said, ‘Go out into the country lanes and behind the hedges and urge anyone you find to come, so that the house will be full.
Ephesians 6:20 - I am in chains now, still preaching this message as God’s ambassador. So pray that I will keep on speaking boldly for him, as I should.

逐节对照

交叉引用

New Living Translation - So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!”
新标点和合本 - 所以，我们作基督的使者，就好像　神藉我们劝你们一般。我们替基督求你们与　神和好。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 所以，我们作基督的特使，就好像上帝藉我们劝你们一般。我们替基督求你们，与上帝和好吧！
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 所以，我们作基督的特使，就好像　神藉我们劝你们一般。我们替基督求你们，与　神和好吧！
当代译本 - 所以我们现在是基督的大使，可以说上帝正借着我们发出呼求。我们替基督恳求你们：要与上帝和好！
圣经新译本 - 因此，我们就是基督的使者，　神藉着我们劝告世人。我们代替基督请求你们：跟　神和好吧！
中文标准译本 - 因此我们是基督的特使，就像神藉着我们在劝告人——我们代替基督请求说：“与神和好吧！”
现代标点和合本 - 所以，我们做基督的使者，就好像神藉我们劝你们一般，我们替基督求你们与神和好。
和合本（拼音版） - 所以，我们作基督的使者，就好像上帝藉我们劝你们一般。我们替基督求你们与上帝和好。
New International Version - We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.
New International Reader's Version - So we are Christ’s official messengers. It is as if God were making his appeal through us. Here is what Christ wants us to beg you to do. Come back to God!
English Standard Version - Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
Christian Standard Bible - Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God.”
New American Standard Bible - Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
New King James Version - Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.
Amplified Bible - So we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us; we [as Christ’s representatives] plead with you on behalf of Christ to be reconciled to God.
American Standard Version - We are ambassadors therefore on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beseech you on behalf of Christ, be ye reconciled to God.
King James Version - Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.
New English Translation - Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His plea through us. We plead with you on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God!”
World English Bible - We are therefore ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
新標點和合本 - 所以，我們作基督的使者，就好像神藉我們勸你們一般。我們替基督求你們與神和好。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 所以，我們作基督的特使，就好像上帝藉我們勸你們一般。我們替基督求你們，與上帝和好吧！
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 所以，我們作基督的特使，就好像　神藉我們勸你們一般。我們替基督求你們，與　神和好吧！
當代譯本 - 所以我們現在是基督的大使，可以說上帝正藉著我們發出呼求。我們替基督懇求你們：要與上帝和好！
聖經新譯本 - 因此，我們就是基督的使者，　神藉著我們勸告世人。我們代替基督請求你們：跟　神和好吧！
呂振中譯本 - 所以我們替基督做大使，彷彿是上帝藉着我們來勸勉。我們替基督求你們，跟上帝復和吧。
中文標準譯本 - 因此我們是基督的特使，就像神藉著我們在勸告人——我們代替基督請求說：「與神和好吧！」
現代標點和合本 - 所以，我們做基督的使者，就好像神藉我們勸你們一般，我們替基督求你們與神和好。
文理和合譯本 - 是以我為基督使、猶上帝託我勸爾、我代基督求爾與上帝復和、
文理委辦譯本 - 是吾儕基督使、上帝使我勸爾、吾代基督求爾、與上帝復親、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 是以我為基督之使、如天主藉我而勸爾、我代基督、求爾與天主復和、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 是則吾儕代表基督、而為天主之星使、不啻天主假吾儕之口而作勸勉焉。因此、吾儕代表基督、剴切求爾、速與天主重歡。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Así que somos embajadores de Cristo, como si Dios los exhortara a ustedes por medio de nosotros: «En nombre de Cristo les rogamos que se reconcilien con Dios».
현대인의 성경 - 그러므로 우리는 그리스도의 전권 대사입니다. 하나님은 우리를 통해 여러분에게 말씀하고 계시는 것입니다. 우리가 그리스도를 대신하여 여러분에게 간청합니다. 여러분은 하나님과 화해하십시오.
Новый Русский Перевод - Итак, мы – представители Христа, так как через нас с людьми говорит Бог. Поэтому мы умоляем вас от имени Христа: примиритесь с Богом.
Восточный перевод - Итак, мы – представители Масиха, так как через нас с людьми говорит Всевышний. Поэтому мы умоляем вас от имени Масиха: примиритесь со Всевышним.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Итак, мы – представители аль-Масиха, так как через нас с людьми говорит Аллах. Поэтому мы умоляем вас от имени аль-Масиха: примиритесь с Аллахом.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Итак, мы – представители Масеха, так как через нас с людьми говорит Всевышний. Поэтому мы умоляем вас от имени Масеха: примиритесь со Всевышним.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Nous faisons donc fonction d’ambassadeurs au nom de Christ, comme si Dieu adressait par nous cette invitation aux hommes : « Au nom de Christ, nous vous en supplions : soyez réconciliés avec Dieu.
リビングバイブル - こういうわけで、私たちはキリストの大使です。神様が、私たちの口を通して語りかけてくださるのです。キリストが懇願しておられるかのように、キリストに代わって、あなたがたにお願いします。どうか、差し出された愛を拒まず、神様と和解してください。
Nestle Aland 28 - Ὑπὲρ Χριστοῦ οὖν πρεσβεύομεν ὡς τοῦ θεοῦ παρακαλοῦντος δι’ ἡμῶν· δεόμεθα ὑπὲρ Χριστοῦ, καταλλάγητε τῷ θεῷ.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ὑπὲρ Χριστοῦ οὖν πρεσβεύομεν, ὡς τοῦ Θεοῦ παρακαλοῦντος δι’ ἡμῶν; δεόμεθα ὑπὲρ Χριστοῦ, καταλλάγητε τῷ Θεῷ.
Nova Versão Internacional - Portanto, somos embaixadores de Cristo, como se Deus estivesse fazendo o seu apelo por nosso intermédio. Por amor a Cristo suplicamos: Reconciliem-se com Deus.
Hoffnung für alle - Als Botschafter von Christus fordern wir euch deshalb im Namen Gottes auf: Lasst euch mit Gott versöhnen! Wir bitten euch darum im Auftrag von Christus.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Chúng tôi là sứ giả của Chúa Cứu Thế. Đức Chúa Trời dùng chúng tôi kêu gọi anh chị em. Chúng tôi nài xin anh chị em, vì Danh Chúa Cứu Thế, hãy phục hòa với Đức Chúa Trời.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ฉะนั้นเราจึงเป็นทูตของพระคริสต์เสมือนหนึ่งพระเจ้าทรงร้องเรียกท่านทั้งหลายผ่านทางเรา เราจึงขอร้องท่านในนามของพระคริสต์ว่า จงคืนดีกับพระเจ้า
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Nehemiah 9:29 - “You warned them to return to your Law, but they became proud and obstinate and disobeyed your commands. They did not follow your regulations, by which people will find life if only they obey. They stubbornly turned their backs on you and refused to listen.
Isaiah 27:5 - unless they turn to me for help. Let them make peace with me; yes, let them make peace with me.”
Job 33:23 - “But if an angel from heaven appears— a special messenger to intercede for a person and declare that he is upright—
Jeremiah 44:4 - “Again and again I sent my servants, the prophets, to plead with them, ‘Don’t do these horrible things that I hate so much.’
Job 33:6 - Look, you and I both belong to God. I, too, was formed from clay.
1 Corinthians 4:4 - My conscience is clear, but that doesn’t prove I’m right. It is the Lord himself who will examine me and decide.
1 Corinthians 4:5 - So don’t make judgments about anyone ahead of time—before the Lord returns. For he will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. Then God will give to each one whatever praise is due.
Proverbs 13:17 - An unreliable messenger stumbles into trouble, but a reliable messenger brings healing.
Jeremiah 13:16 - Give glory to the Lord your God before it is too late. Acknowledge him before he brings darkness upon you, causing you to stumble and fall on the darkening mountains. For then, when you look for light, you will find only terrible darkness and gloom.
Jeremiah 13:17 - And if you still refuse to listen, I will weep alone because of your pride. My eyes will overflow with tears, because the Lord’s flock will be led away into exile.
Jeremiah 38:20 - Jeremiah replied, “You won’t be handed over to them if you choose to obey the Lord. Your life will be spared, and all will go well for you.
2 Chronicles 36:15 - The Lord, the God of their ancestors, repeatedly sent his prophets to warn them, for he had compassion on his people and his Temple.
2 Kings 17:13 - Again and again the Lord had sent his prophets and seers to warn both Israel and Judah: “Turn from all your evil ways. Obey my commands and decrees—the entire law that I commanded your ancestors to obey, and that I gave you through my servants the prophets.”
Acts of the Apostles 26:17 - And I will rescue you from both your own people and the Gentiles. Yes, I am sending you to the Gentiles
Acts of the Apostles 26:18 - to open their eyes, so they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. Then they will receive forgiveness for their sins and be given a place among God’s people, who are set apart by faith in me.’
Proverbs 1:22 - “How long, you simpletons, will you insist on being simpleminded? How long will you mockers relish your mocking? How long will you fools hate knowledge?
Proverbs 1:23 - Come and listen to my counsel. I’ll share my heart with you and make you wise.
Proverbs 1:24 - “I called you so often, but you wouldn’t come. I reached out to you, but you paid no attention.
Proverbs 1:25 - You ignored my advice and rejected the correction I offered.
Proverbs 1:26 - So I will laugh when you are in trouble! I will mock you when disaster overtakes you—
Proverbs 1:27 - when calamity overtakes you like a storm, when disaster engulfs you like a cyclone, and anguish and distress overwhelm you.
Proverbs 1:28 - “When they cry for help, I will not answer. Though they anxiously search for me, they will not find me.
Proverbs 1:29 - For they hated knowledge and chose not to fear the Lord.
Proverbs 1:30 - They rejected my advice and paid no attention when I corrected them.
Proverbs 1:31 - Therefore, they must eat the bitter fruit of living their own way, choking on their own schemes.
Proverbs 1:32 - For simpletons turn away from me—to death. Fools are destroyed by their own complacency.
Proverbs 1:33 - But all who listen to me will live in peace, untroubled by fear of harm.”
John 20:21 - Again he said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.”
Isaiah 55:6 - Seek the Lord while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near.
Isaiah 55:7 - Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously.
Job 22:21 - “Submit to God, and you will have peace; then things will go well for you.
1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Therefore, anyone who refuses to live by these rules is not disobeying human teaching but is rejecting God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you.
Luke 10:16 - Then he said to the disciples, “Anyone who accepts your message is also accepting me. And anyone who rejects you is rejecting me. And anyone who rejects me is rejecting God, who sent me.”
Ezekiel 18:31 - Put all your rebellion behind you, and find yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. For why should you die, O people of Israel?
Ezekiel 18:32 - I don’t want you to die, says the Sovereign Lord. Turn back and live!
Malachi 2:7 - “The words of a priest’s lips should preserve knowledge of God, and people should go to him for instruction, for the priest is the messenger of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.
2 Corinthians 5:11 - Because we understand our fearful responsibility to the Lord, we work hard to persuade others. God knows we are sincere, and I hope you know this, too.
2 Corinthians 3:6 - He has enabled us to be ministers of his new covenant. This is a covenant not of written laws, but of the Spirit. The old written covenant ends in death; but under the new covenant, the Spirit gives life.
2 Corinthians 6:1 - As God’s partners, we beg you not to accept this marvelous gift of God’s kindness and then ignore it.
Luke 14:23 - So his master said, ‘Go out into the country lanes and behind the hedges and urge anyone you find to come, so that the house will be full.
Ephesians 6:20 - I am in chains now, still preaching this message as God’s ambassador. So pray that I will keep on speaking boldly for him, as I should.