Or, “on account of.” This may be understood to mean that Jesus was delivered up because of our offenses, that is, as a result of them, or in order to atone for our offenses. Actually both are implied, for the death of Christ was the result of our transgressions, inasmuch as it was the purpose of God by that death to make atonement for our sins.
Was delivered.
Gr. paradidōmi. This word means basically “to hand over to another.” It is used in the Gospels for the betraying of Christ (Matt. 10:4; 17:22; John 6:64, 71).
Offences.
Gr. paraptōmata, “false steps,”“blunders.” The word is translated “trespasses” in Matt. 6:14, and the singular, “fault,” in Gal. 6:1.
For our justification.
Or, “on account of our justification,” meaning, “with a view to our justification.” Paul’s statement that our justification depends not only on the death of Christ but also on His resurrection sheds further light on the meaning of the experience of being accounted righteous by God (see on ch. 3:20, 28). God is not primarily concerned with a man’s sinful past, but with his future restoration. Justification is not only pardon, it is also reconciliation, the establishing of a new relationship, an experience of being set right with God. Such an experience is possible only by faith in the living Christ, who “ever liveth to make intercession” for us (Heb. 7:25). Justification is given only to those who accept and commit themselves to God’s whole plan of righteousness by faith in Christ, which means to love the living Christ and look to Him for intercession and for transforming power. On the cross our Lord gave Himself for us. Through the resurrection He gives Himself to us.