2 Corinthians 4:1 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

¹ So, having obtained this ministry through [God’s] mercy, we do not become discouraged.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹ Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹ THEREFORE, SINCE we do hold and engage in this ministry by the mercy of God [granting us favor, benefits, opportunities, and especially salvation], we do not get discouraged (spiritless and despondent with fear) or become faint with weariness and exhaustion.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹ Therefore seeing we have this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we faint not:

Common English Bible

¹ This is why we don’t get discouraged, given that we received this ministry in the same way that we received God’s mercy.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹ Therefore, since we have this ministry, and in as much as we have obtained mercy for ourselves, we are not inadequate.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹ Therefore, seeing we have this ministration, according as we have obtained mercy, we faint not;

2 Corinthians 4:1 Cross References

Luke 18:1

Then Jesus told His disciples a parable for the purpose of showing them that they should pray continually and not become discouraged.

1 Corinthians 3:5

After all, who is Apollos? And who is Paul? They are [only] servants through whom you believed [in Christ], with each one doing what the Lord gave him to do.

1 Corinthians 7:25

Now I have no command from the Lord concerning [what you wrote about] unmarried women. [Note: The word here is “virgins” but some think it includes both males and females]. But I give my advice as someone who has received the Lord’s mercy to be counted trustworthy.

2 Corinthians 3:12

Therefore, since we have such a hope [i.e., that the Gospel is much superior to the law], we speak with great boldness,

2 Corinthians 3:6

He has also made us competent as ministers of a New Agreement [i.e., between Himself and mankind]. It is not [an agreement] based [merely] on a written document [i.e., such as the Law of Moses], but on the Holy Spirit, for the written document brings [spiritual] death [See Rom. 8:2], but the Holy Spirit brings [never ending] life.

2 Corinthians 4:16

Therefore, we do not get discouraged, for though our physical body is decaying, yet our inner person is being renewed daily.

2 Corinthians 5:18

All [these] things are from God, who restored us to fellowship with Himself through Christ, and gave us the ministry of restoring [other] people to [such] fellowship.

Galatians 6:9

And we should not become tired of doing good things, for eventually we will receive [never ending life] if we do not give up.

Ephesians 3:13

So, I am asking you people not to become discouraged over my sufferings on your behalf, for they are for your benefit [eventually].

Philippians 4:13

I can do everything through Christ, who gives me the strength.

2 Thessalonians 3:13

But you, brothers, should not get tired of doing what is right.

1 Timothy 1:13

[even] though I had previously spoken against Christ, and persecuted [Christians] and acted outrageously. However, I obtained mercy because I acted out of ignorance, not believing [in Christ].

Hebrews 12:3

Now think about how Jesus endured such opposition against Himself from sinners, so that you do not grow weary and become discouraged [yourself].

1 Peter 2:10

At one time you [Gentiles] were not a [chosen] people, but now you are God’s [special] people. Once you had not received [His] mercy, but now you have received it.

Revelation 2:3

And you have persevered and endured [suffering] for my name’s sake [i.e., in my service] and [yet] have not grown weary.