2 Corinthians 4:1

2 Corinthians 4:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
• New International Version (NIV)Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart.

Context of 2 Corinthians 4:1

We don’t become discouraged, since God has given us this ministry through his mercy. 2Instead, we have refused to use secret and shameful ways. We don’t use tricks, and we don’t distort God’s word. As God watches, we clearly reveal the truth to everyone. This is our ⌞letter of⌟ recommendation. 3So if the Good News that we tell others is covered with a veil, it is hidden from those who are dying.

2 Corinthians 4:1 word by word

Διὰ τοῦτο ἔχοντες τὴν διακονίαν ταύτην καθὼς ἠλεήθημεν, οὐκ ἐγκακοῦμεν,Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Thereforeοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• seeingδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• we haveἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• ministryὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• ministryδιακονίαdiakonia · serviceG1248
• asκαθώςkathōs · as/just asG2531
• we have received mercyἐλεέωeleeō · to have mercyG1653
• we faintἐκκακέωekkakeō · to lose heartG1573
• notοὐou · noG3756

Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 4:1

• 2 Corinthians 3:6He has also qualified us to be ministers of a new promise, a spiritual promise, not a written one. Clearly, what was written brings death, but the Spirit brings life.
• 2 Corinthians 5:18God has done all this. He has restored our relationship with him through Christ, and has given us this ministry of restoring relationships.
• Ephesians 3:7I became a servant of this Good News through God’s kindness freely given to me when his power worked ⌞in me⌟.
• 1 Corinthians 7:25Concerning virgins: Even though I don’t have any command from the Lord, I’ll give you my opinion. I’m a person to whom the Lord has shown mercy, so I can be trusted.
• 1 Timothy 1:13In the past I cursed him, persecuted him, and acted arrogantly toward him. However, I was treated with mercy because I acted ignorantly in my unbelief.
• 1 Peter 2:10Once you were not God’s people, but now you are. Once you were not shown mercy, but now you have been shown mercy.
• 2 Corinthians 4:16That is why we are not discouraged. Though outwardly we are wearing out, inwardly we are renewed day by day.
• Isaiah 40:30Even young people grow tired and become weary, and young men will stumble and fall.
• Galatians 6:9We can’t allow ourselves to get tired of living the right way. Certainly, each of us will receive ⌞everlasting life⌟ at the proper time, if we don’t give up.
• Ephesians 3:13So then, I ask you not to become discouraged by the troubles I suffer for you. In fact, my troubles bring you glory.
• Philippians 4:13I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:13Brothers and sisters, we can’t allow ourselves to get tired of doing what is right.
• Hebrews 12:3Think about Jesus, who endured opposition from sinners, so that you don’t become tired and give up.
• Revelation 2:3You have endured, suffered trouble because of my name, and have not grown weary.

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 4:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Seeing we have this ministry - The Gospel, of which he gave that noble account which we read in the preceding chapter. We faint not - We meet with many tribulations, but are supported in and through all by the grace of the Gospel. Instead of , we faint not, , we act not wickedly, is the reading of ADFG, and some others. Wakefield thinks it the genuine reading; it certainly makes a very good sense with what goes before and what follows. If we follow this…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Therefore - ̀ ͂ Dia toutoOn account of this. That is, because the light of the gospel is so clear; because it reveals so glorious truths, and all obscurity is taken away, and we are permitted to behold as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, 2 Corinthians 3:18. Since the glories of the gospel dispensation are so great, and its effects on the heart are so transforming and purifying. The object is, to show the “effect” of being entrusted with such a ministry…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1Chapter Outline The apostles laboured with much diligence, sincerity, and faithfulness. (1-7) Their sufferings for the gospel were great, yet with rich supports. (8-12) Prospects of eternal glory keep believers from fainting under troubles. (13-18) Verses 1-7 The best of men would faint, if they did not receive mercy from God. And that mercy which has helped us out, and helped us on, hitherto, we may rely upon to help us even to the end. The apostles had…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1This new way (or this new ministry) demonstrates God’s mercy. Paul felt honored to share the message of good news (1 Corinthians 15:9–11; 1 Timothy 1:12–17).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-182Co 4:1-18. His Preaching Is Open and Sincere, though to Many the Gospel Is Hidden. For he preaches Christ, not himself: the human vessel is frail that God may have the glory; yet, though frail, faith and the hope of future glory sustain him amidst the decay of the outward man. 1. Therefore--Greek, "For this cause": Because we have the liberty-giving Spirit of the Lord, and with unveiled face behold His glory (2Co 3:17, 18). seeing we have this…Read the comment

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In the dictionaries

• Corinthians, Second Epistle to the
• Craftiness
• Despair
• Dishonesty
• Distress
• Light
• Temporal
• Church
• Corinthians, Second Epistle to the
• Faint

Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 4

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings