2 Corinthians 4:1 - The Scriptures 2009

¹ Therefore, having this service, even as we received compassion, we do not lose heart,

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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.

2 Corinthians 4:1 Cross References

Isaiah 40:30

Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men stumble and fall,

Isaiah 40:31

but those who wait on יהוה renew their strength, they raise up the wing like eagles, they run and are not weary, they walk and do not faint.

Jeremiah 45:3

You have said, “Woe to me now! For יהוה has added grief to my pain. I have been wearied with my sighing, and I have found no rest.” ’

Luke 18:1

And He spoke a parable to them, that they should always pray and not lose heart,

1 Corinthians 3:5

What then is Apollos, and what is Sha’ul, but servants through whom you believed, as the Master assigned to each?

1 Corinthians 7:25

And concerning maidens: I have no command from the Master, but I give judgment as one whom the Master in His compassion has made trustworthy.

2 Corinthians 3:12

Having then such expectation, we use much boldness of speech,

2 Corinthians 3:6

who also made us competent as servants of a renewed covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit, for the letter kills but the Spirit gives life.

2 Corinthians 4:16

Therefore we do not lose heart, but even if our outward man is perishing, the inward man is being renewed day by day.

2 Corinthians 5:18

And all matters are from Elohim, who has restored us to favour with Himself through יהושע Messiah, and has given us the service of restoration to favour,

Galatians 6:9

And let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not grow weary.

Ephesians 3:13

I pray therefore, that you do not lose heart at my pressures on your behalf, which is your esteem.

Philippians 4:13

I have strength to do all, through Messiah who empowers me.

2 Thessalonians 3:13

And you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good.

1 Timothy 1:13

me, although I was formerly a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and an insulter. But compassion was shown me because being ignorant I did it in unbelief.

Hebrews 12:3

For consider Him who endured such opposition from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and faint in your lives.

1 Peter 2:10

who once were not a people, but now the people of Elohim; who had not obtained compassion, but now obtained compassion.

Revelation 2:3

and you have been bearing up and have endurance, and have laboured for My Name’s sake and have not become weary.