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 seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 2But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. 3But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:

2 Corinthians 4:1 word by word

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

• 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 also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.
• 2 Corinthians 5:18And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
• Ephesians 3:7Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.
• 1 Corinthians 7:25Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.
• 1 Timothy 1:13Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
• 1 Peter 2:10Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
• 2 Corinthians 4:16For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
• Isaiah 40:30Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:
• Galatians 6:9And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
• Ephesians 3:13Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
• Philippians 4:13I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:13But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.
• Hebrews 12:3For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
• Revelation 2:3And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name’s sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted.

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