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2Co 5:18. τὰ δὲ πάντα, and all these things) which have been mentioned from 2Co 5:14. Paul infers from the death of Christ his obligation to God, 2Co 5:13.-ἡμᾶς, us) the world, and especially and expressly the apostles; comp. the following verse, where there is again subjoined [hath committed] unto us. That word us, especially comprehends the apostles; but not them alone; for at the beginning of 2Co 5:18, the discourse is already widely extended [so as to apply to all men]. Thus the subject varies [is changed] often in the same discourse, and yet subsequently the mark of the subject being distinct from what it had been, is not expressly added.-ἡμῖν, to us) apostles.-τὴν διακονίαν, the ministry) the word [of reconciliation] in the following verse. The ministry dispenses the word.