¹⁸ Everything is from God, who has reconciled us to himself through Christ and has given us the ministry of reconciliation.^{(A) 19} That is, in Christ, God was reconciling the world^(B) to himself,^(C) not counting their trespasses against them, and he has committed the message of reconciliation to us.

²⁰ Therefore, we are ambassadors^(D) for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf,^(E) “Be reconciled to God.”

¹¹ Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice.^[a] Become mature, be encouraged,^[b] be of the same mind,^(A) be at peace,^(B) and the God of love^(C) and peace will be with you. ¹² Greet one another with a holy kiss.^(D) All the saints send you greetings.

¹³ The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love^(E) of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.^[c](F)