2 Corinthians 6:4 - The Text-Critical English New Testament

⁴ Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁴ But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁴ But we commend ourselves in every way as [true] servants of God: through great endurance, in tribulation and suffering, in hardships and privations, in sore straits and calamities,

American Standard Version (1901)

⁴ but in everything commending ourselves, as ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

Common English Bible

⁴ Instead, we commend ourselves as ministers of God in every way. We did this with our great endurance through problems, disasters, and stressful situations.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁴ But in all things, let us exhibit ourselves as ministers of God with great patience: through tribulation, difficulties, and distress;

2 Corinthians 6:4 Cross References

Luke 21:19

You must gain your lives by your patient endurance.

John 16:33

I have said these things to you so that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation, but take heart; I have overcome the world.”

Acts 2:22

“Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with miracles, wonders, and signs that God did through him in your midst, just as you yourselves well know,

Acts 20:34

You yourselves know that these hands of mine ministered to my own needs and to the needs of those who were with me.

Acts 9:16

I will show him how much he must suffer for my name's sake.”

Romans 14:18

Anyone who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men.

Romans 16:10

Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those of the household of Aristobulus.

Romans 3:5

But if our unrighteousness demonstrates the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God, who inflicts wrath, unrighteous? (I speak in a human way.)

Romans 5:8

But God demonstrated his own love for us in that, while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

1 Corinthians 3:5

Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each?

1 Corinthians 4:1

People ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

1 Corinthians 9:11

If we have sown spiritual blessings among you, is it too much if we reap material benefits from you?

2 Corinthians 11:23

Are they servants of Christ? (I am speaking like I am out of my mind!) I am even more so, with far more labors, with beatings beyond measure, with far more imprisonments, and often facing death.

2 Corinthians 11:27

I have endured labor and hardship, many sleepless nights, and hunger and thirst. I have often gone without food and have been cold due to a lack of sufficient clothing.

2 Corinthians 11:9

When I was with you and in need, I did not burden anyone, for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied what I needed. I kept myself from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.

2 Corinthians 12:10

So I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, and in distresses for the sake of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

2 Corinthians 12:12

The signs of a true apostle were performed among you with great perseverance, with signs, wonders, and miracles.

2 Corinthians 2:17

For we are not like others who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak with sincerity in the presence of God, as men sent from God.

2 Corinthians 3:6

He has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter, but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

2 Corinthians 4:17

For our light and momentary affliction is bringing about for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all measure,

2 Corinthians 4:2

Rather, we have renounced shameful hidden deeds; we do not act deceitfully or distort the word of God, but by openly proclaiming the truth we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God.

2 Corinthians 4:8

We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;

2 Corinthians 7:11

Consider what earnestness this godly sorrow of yours has produced in you, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what zeal, what righting of wrong! In everything you have shown yourselves to be clear in the matter.

Colossians 1:11

being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, so that you may have great endurance and patience with joy;

Colossians 1:24

I rejoice now in my sufferings for you, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church.

1 Thessalonians 3:7

Therefore, brothers, in all our affliction and distress, we were encouraged about you because of your faith.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

And we urge you, brothers, to admonish those who are idle, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, and be patient toward all.

1 Timothy 2:15

Nevertheless, women will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.

1 Timothy 4:6

If yoʋ point these things out to the brothers, yoʋ will be a good servant of Jesus Christ, nourished by the words of the faith and the sound doctrine that yoʋ have closely followed.

1 Timothy 6:11

But as for yoʋ, O man of God, flee from these things, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.

2 Timothy 1:8

Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel as you rely on the power of God.

2 Timothy 2:24

A servant of the Lord ought not to quarrel, but to be kind to everyone, able to teach, and patient,

2 Timothy 4:5

But as for yoʋ, be sober-minded in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill yoʋr ministry.

Hebrews 12:1

Therefore, since we have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that lies before us,

Revelation 1:9

I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation, kingdom, and endurance that are in Christ Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.

Revelation 3:10

Because yoʋ have kept my command to persevere, I will keep yoʋ from the hour of trial that is about to come upon the whole world to test those who dwell on the earth.