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Frank Matera provides a commentary on II Corinthians in the New Testament Library, continuing the exemplary quality of the series. His work here is a close study of the backgrounds and language of the text while also providing important theological insights into the message of Paul for his time and for the contemporary church.

“in place of” Christ, who no longer conducts his earthly ministry of reconciliation. In either case, Paul does not represent himself but the one who sent him. Just as God once made an appeal for reconciliation through Christ, so God continues to make an appeal through Christ’s ambassador: “on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God” (v. 20). The appeal is significant for two reasons. First, it is made “on behalf of Christ.” Thus it is not Paul’s personal appeal but an appeal he makes “for” or “in
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