17 So that if any one [is] in Christ, [that one is] a new creature; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

18 And all things [are] of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

19 whereas God was in Christ reconciling [the] world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and putting the word of reconciliation in us.

20 Then we are ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as God exhorting through us, we beseech [you] on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

21 For He has made Him who knew no sin, [to be] sin for us, that we might become [the] righteousness of God in Him.