17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

18 Now all things are from God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation,

19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the Word of reconciliation.

20 Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ. As God is exhorting through us, we beseech you on Christs behalf, Be reconciled to God.

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