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

Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as God has shown us mercy, we do not become discouraged. 2But we have rejected shameful hidden deeds, not behaving with deceptiveness or distorting the word of God, but by open proclamation of the truth we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience before God. 3But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled only to those who are perishing,

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 3:6who made us adequate to be servants of a new covenant not based on the letter but on the Spirit, for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
• 2 Corinthians 5:18And all these things are from God who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and who has given us the ministry of reconciliation.
• Ephesians 3:7I became a servant of this gospel according to the gift of God’s grace that was given to me by the exercise of his power.
• 1 Corinthians 7:25With regard to the question about people who have never married, I have no command from the Lord, but I give my opinion as one shown mercy by the Lord to be trustworthy.
• 1 Timothy 1:13even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor, and an arrogant man. But I was treated with mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief,
• 1 Peter 2:10You once were not a people, but now you are God’s people. You were shown no mercy, but now you have received mercy.
• 2 Corinthians 4:16Therefore we do not despair, but even if our physical body is wearing away, our inner person is being renewed day by day.
• Isaiah 40:30Even youths get tired and weary; even strong young men clumsily stumble.
• Galatians 6:9So we must not grow weary in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not give up.
• Ephesians 3:13For this reason I ask you not to lose heart because of what I am suffering for you, which is your glory.
• Philippians 4:13I am able to do all things through the one who strengthens me.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:13But you, brothers and sisters, do not grow weary in doing what is right.
• Hebrews 12:3Think of him who endured such opposition against himself by sinners, so that you may not grow weary in your souls and give up.
• Revelation 2:3I am also aware that you have persisted steadfastly, endured much for the sake 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