Which phrase describes believers as ambassadors and ministers of the new covenant in 2 Corinthians?

• A. Ambassadors of the gospel
• B. Ministers of the new covenant
• C. Servants of the old covenant
• D. Messengers of the temple

Answer: (B)

Believers are described as ministers of the new covenant, a title that emphasizes their function in proclaiming and mediating the gospel under God’s new arrangement. In Paul’s words, God has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit. This highlights a shift from the old system, focused on external rules written on tablets, to a dynamic, Spirit-enabled relationship where life comes through the Spirit written on hearts. The phrase captures both the authority and the service believers carry as they represent and deliver the message of the new covenant to others. While believers are also described as ambassadors for Christ in other parts of 2 Corinthians, the explicit designation in this context is ministers of the new covenant, which is why it’s the most precise match.