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;
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Therefore, since God in his mercy has given us this new way, we never give up.

Context of 2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. 2Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God. 3And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled 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 3:6He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
• 2 Corinthians 5:18All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation:
• Ephesians 3:7I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power.
• 1 Corinthians 7:25Now about virgins: I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.
• 1 Timothy 1:13Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.
• 1 Peter 2:10Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
• 2 Corinthians 4:16Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
• Isaiah 40:30Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;
• Galatians 6:9Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
• Ephesians 3:13I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.
• Philippians 4:13I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:13And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good.
• Hebrews 12:3Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
• Revelation 2:3You have persevered and have endured hardships for 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

Topics related to 2 Corinthians 4:1

• Honesty
• Minister, Christian
• Righteous
• Zeal, Religious

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