UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

Sense 1: to be a representative of, to be an ambassador of

Semantic entry: 37.88

Semantic domains: Control, Rule

Subdomains: Rule, Govern

Definition: (derivative of πρεσβεία ‘representative,’ 37.87: πρεσβεία) to function as a representative of a ruling authority{N:001}

Notes: It may be possible to render ὑπὲρ Χριστοῦ οὖν πρεσβεύομεν in RV CO2 5:20 · LV CO2 5:20 · Read together CO2 5:20 as ‘we serve as those who have been delegated by Christ’ or ‘our work has been specially assigned by Christ.’