2 Corinthians 6:4

Modern English Version

But in all things we commend ourselves as servants of God: in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distress,

Cross References

Isaiah 61:6

But you shall be named the priests of the Lord; men shall call you the ministers of our God. You shall eat the riches of the nations, and in their glory you shall boast.

Joel 1:9

The grain offering and the drink offering are cut off from the house of the Lord; the priests mourn, who are ministers to the Lord.

Joel 2:17

Between the temple porch and the altar, let the priests, ministers of the Lord, weep and say, “Have pity upon Your people, and do not make Your inheritance a disgrace, a mockery among the nations. Why should they say among the peoples, ‘Where is their God?’ ”

Luke 21:19

In your endurance you will gain your souls.

John 16:33

“I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have distress. But be of good cheer. I have overcome the world.”

Acts 2:22

“Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth was a man attested to you by God with powerful works and wonders and signs, which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves know.

Acts 20:34

Yes, you yourselves know that these hands have provided for my necessities and for those who were with me.

Acts 9:16

For I will show him how much he must suffer for My name’s sake.”

Romans 14:18

For he 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 who are of the household of Aristobulus.

Romans 3:5

But if our unrighteousness demonstrates the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous in taking vengeance? (I am speaking in human terms.)

Romans 5:8

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

1 Corinthians 3:5

Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom you believed, even as the Lord gave to each one?

1 Corinthians 4:1

Let a man so regard us as the ministers of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

1 Corinthians 9:11

If we have sown for you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your material things?

2 Corinthians 11:23

Are they servants of Christ? I speak as a fool. I am more: in labors more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequently, often facing death.

2 Corinthians 11:27

in weariness and painfulness, in sleeplessness often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, and in cold and nakedness.

2 Corinthians 11:9

Furthermore, when I was present with you and was lacking, I was a burden to no one. For the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied what I lacked. In all things I have kept myself from being burdensome to you, and so will I keep myself.

2 Corinthians 12:10

So I take pleasure in weaknesses, in reproaches, in hardships, in persecutions, and in distresses for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

2 Corinthians 12:12

Truly the signs of an apostle were performed among you in all patience, in signs and wonders, and mighty deeds.

2 Corinthians 2:17

For we are not as many are who peddle the word of God. Instead, being sent by God, we sincerely speak in Christ in the sight of God.

2 Corinthians 3:6

who has made us able ministers of the new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

2 Corinthians 4:17

Our light affliction, which lasts but for a moment, works for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,

2 Corinthians 4:2

But we have renounced the secret things of shame, not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by expressing the truth and commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

2 Corinthians 4:8

We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;

2 Corinthians 7:11

For observe this very thing, which you became sorrowful in a godly way: What carefulness it produced in you, what vindication of yourselves, what indignation, what fear, what intense desire, what zeal, what avenging of wrong! In all things you have proven yourselves to be innocent in this matter.

Colossians 1:11

strengthened with all might according to His glorious power, enduring everything with perseverance and patience joyfully,

Colossians 1:24

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake and fill up in my flesh that which is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for the sake of His body, which is the church.

1 Thessalonians 3:7

Therefore, brothers, during all our afflictions and distress, we have been encouraged about you through your faith.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

Now we exhort you, brothers, warn those who are unruly, comfort the faint-hearted, support the weak, and be patient toward everyone.

1 Timothy 2:15

Yet she will be saved in childbearing if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.

1 Timothy 4:6

If you remind the brothers of these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished by the words of faith and of good teaching, which you have followed closely.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, O man of God, escape these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

2 Timothy 1:8

So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me, His prisoner. But share in the sufferings of the gospel by the power of God,

2 Timothy 2:24

The servant of the Lord must not quarrel, but must be gentle toward all people, able to teach, patient,

2 Timothy 4:5

But be self-controlled in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, and prove your ministry.

Hebrews 12:1

Therefore, since we are encompassed with such a great cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.

Revelation 1:9

I, John, both your brother and companion in the persecution and kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was on the isle that is called Patmos on account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.

Revelation 3:10

Because you have kept My word of patience, I also will keep you from the hour of temptation which shall come upon the entire world, to test those who dwell on the earth.