2 Corinthians 4:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

God has been kind enough to trust us with this work. That's why we never give up.

Cross References

Isaiah 40:30

Even young people get tired, then stumble and fall.

Isaiah 40:31

But those who trust the LORD will find new strength. They will be strong like eagles soaring upward on wings; they will walk and run without getting tired.

Jeremiah 45:3

You are moaning and blaming me, the LORD, for your troubles and sorrow, and for being so tired that you can't even rest.

Luke 18:1

Jesus told his disciples a story about how they should keep on praying and never give up:

1 Corinthians 3:5

Apollos and I are merely servants who helped you to have faith. It was the Lord who made it all happen.

1 Corinthians 7:25

I don't know of anything that the Lord said about people who have never been married. But I will tell you what I think. And you can trust me, because the Lord has treated me with kindness.

2 Corinthians 3:12

This wonderful hope makes us feel like speaking freely.

2 Corinthians 3:6

He makes us worthy to be the servants of his new agreement that comes from the Holy Spirit and not from a written Law. After all, the Law brings death, but the Spirit brings life.

2 Corinthians 4:16

We never give up. Our bodies are gradually dying, but we ourselves are being made stronger each day.

2 Corinthians 5:18

God has done it all! He sent Christ to make peace between himself and us, and he has given us the work of making peace between himself and others.

Galatians 6:9

Don't get tired of helping others. You will be rewarded when the time is right, if you don't give up.

Ephesians 3:13

That's why you should not be discouraged when I suffer for you. After all, it will bring honour to you.

Philippians 4:13

Christ gives me the strength to face anything.

2 Thessalonians 3:13

Dear friends, you must never become tired of doing right.

1 Timothy 1:13

I used to say terrible and insulting things about him, and I was cruel. But he had mercy on me because I didn't know what I was doing, and I had not yet put my faith in him.

Hebrews 12:3

So keep your mind on Jesus, who put up with many insults from sinners. Then you won't get discouraged and give up.

1 Peter 2:10

“Once you were nobody. Now you are God's people. At one time no one had pity on you. Now God has treated you with kindness.”

Revelation 2:3

You have endured and gone through hard times because of me, and you have not given up.