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2 Corinthians 4

2 Cor. 4:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Therefore
touto (Greek #5124)
that thing
KJV usage: here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).
Pronounce: too'-to
Origin: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of 3778
seeing
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
we have
echo (Greek #2192)
(used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
KJV usage: be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
Pronounce: ekh'-o
Origin: σχέω (skheh'-o)
this
houtos (Greek #3778)
the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
KJV usage: he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who.
Pronounce: hoo'-tos
Origin: οὗτοι (hoo'-toy), nominative feminine singular αὕτη (how'-tay), and nominative feminine plural αὕται (how'-tahee) from the article 3588 and 846
ministry
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
diakonia (Greek #1248)
attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively (eleemosynary) aid, (official) service (especially of the Christian teacher, or technically of the diaconate)
KJV usage: (ad-)minister(-ing, -tration, -try), office, relief, service(-ing).
Pronounce: dee-ak-on-ee'-ah
Origin: from 1249
, as
kathos (Greek #2531)
just (or inasmuch) as, that
KJV usage: according to, (according, even) as, how, when.
Pronounce: kath-oce'
Origin: from 2596 and 5613
we have received mercy
eleeo (Greek #1653)
to compassionate (by word or deed, specially, by divine grace)
KJV usage: have compassion (pity on), have (obtain, receive, shew) mercy (on).
Pronounce: el-eh-eh'-o
Origin: from 1656
e, we faint
ekkakeo (Greek #1573)
to be (bad or) weak, i.e. (by implication) to fail (in heart)
KJV usage: faint, be weary.
Pronounce: ek-kak-eh'-o
Origin: from 1537 and 2556
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
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1 Cor. 7:25• 25But concerning virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord; but I give my opinion, as having received mercy of the Lord to be faithful. (1 Cor. 7:25)

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Ministry on This Verse

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1-6:  He declares how he has used all sincerity and faithful diligence in preaching the gospel,
7-11:  and how the troubles and persecutions which he daily endured for the same did redound to the praise of God's power,
12-15:  to the benefit of the church,
16-18:  and to the apostle's own eternal glory.
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2 Cor. 3:6,12• 6who has also made us competent, as ministers of the new covenant; not of letter, but of spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit quickens.
 12Having therefore such hope, we use much boldness: (2 Cor. 3:6,12)
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2 Cor. 5:18• 18and all things are of the God who has reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and given to us the ministry of that reconciliation: (2 Cor. 5:18)
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Eph. 3:7‑8• 7of which I am become minister according to the gift of the grace of God given to me, according to the working of his power.
 8To me, less than the least of all saints, has this grace been given, to announce among the nations the glad tidings of the unsearchable riches of the Christ, (Eph. 3:7‑8)
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1 Cor. 7:25• 25But concerning virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord; but I give my opinion, as having received mercy of the Lord to be faithful. (1 Cor. 7:25)
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1 Tim. 1:13• 13who before was a blasphemer and persecutor, and an insolent overbearing man: but mercy was shewn me because I did it ignorantly, in unbelief. (1 Tim. 1:13)
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1 Peter 2:10• 10who once were not a people, but now God's people; who were not enjoying mercy, but now have found mercy. (1 Peter 2:10)
we faint not.
2 Cor. 4:16• 16Wherefore we faint not; but if indeed our outward man is consumed, yet the inward is renewed day by day. (2 Cor. 4:16)
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Isa. 40:30• 30Even the youths shall faint and shall tire, and the young men shall stumble and fall; (Isa. 40:30)
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Gal. 6:9• 9but let us not lose heart in doing good; for in due time, if we do not faint, we shall reap. (Gal. 6:9)
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Eph. 3:13• 13Wherefore I beseech you not to faint through my tribulations for you, which is your glory. (Eph. 3:13)
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Phil. 4:13• 13I have strength for all things in him that gives me power. (Phil. 4:13)
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2 Thess. 3:13• 13But *ye*, brethren, do not faint in well-doing. (2 Thess. 3:13)
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2 Thess. 3•  (2 Thess. 3)
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Heb. 12:3• 3For consider well him who endured so great contradiction from sinners against himself, that ye be not weary, fainting in your minds. (Heb. 12:3)
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Rev. 2:3• 3and endurest, and hast borne for my name's sake, and hast not wearied: (Rev. 2:3)
• This doctrine of a Christ victorious over death, truly received into the heart, makes us victorious over all fear of death. (“2 Corinthians 4” by J.N. Darby)
• Looking upon the Lord, Peter could walk upon the water however rough; with his eye upon the water however smooth, he would begin to sink. So too the Apostle, with his eye upon Christ in the glory and beholding the glory of the Lord, can say, "We faint not". (“2 Corinthians 4” by H. Smith)
• In chapter 3 we have Christ formed in the believer; in chapter 4 we have Christ shining out of the believer....It is God’s desire that Christ would shine out of the vessel without obstruction. Therefore, the moral exercises in this chapter have much to do with consciously removing everything in our lives that would hinder that outflow. (“A True Christian Minister Has Personal Exercises Regarding the Ministry He Carries: 2 Corinithains 4” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Therefore, having this ministry, as we have had mercy shewn us, we faint not.

W. Kelly Translation

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On this account, having this ministry, according as we obtained mercy, we faint nota,

WK Translation Notes

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The difference in the MSS. seems but a variety in spelling.