2 Corinthians 4:1

New International Reader's Version

So because of God’s mercy, we have work to do. He has given it to us. And we don’t give up.

Cross References

Isaiah 40:30

Even young people become worn out and get tired. Even the best of them trip and fall.

Isaiah 40:31

But those who trust in the Lord will receive new strength. They will fly as high as eagles. They will run and not get tired. They will walk and not grow weak.

Jeremiah 45:3

‘You have said, “How terrible it is for me! The Lord has added sorrow to my pain. I’m worn out from all my groaning. I can’t find any rest.” ’

Luke 18:1

Jesus told his disciples a story. He wanted to show them that they should always pray and not give up.

1 Corinthians 3:5

After all, what is Apollos? And what is Paul? We are only people who serve. We helped you to believe. The Lord has given each of us our own work to do.

1 Corinthians 7:25

Now I want to say something about virgins. I have no direct command from the Lord. But I give my opinion. Because of the Lord’s mercy, I give it as one who can be trusted.

2 Corinthians 3:12

Since we have that kind of hope, we are very bold.

2 Corinthians 3:6

He has given us the power to serve under a new covenant. The covenant is not based on the written Law of Moses. It comes from the Holy Spirit. The written Law kills, but the Spirit gives life.

2 Corinthians 4:16

We don’t give up. Our bodies are becoming weaker and weaker. But our spirits are being renewed day by day.

2 Corinthians 5:18

All this is from God. He brought us back to himself through Christ’s death on the cross. And he has given us the task of bringing others back to him through Christ.

Galatians 6:9

Let us not become tired of doing good. At the right time we will gather a crop if we don’t give up.

Ephesians 3:13

So here is what I’m asking you to do. Don’t lose hope because I am suffering for you. It will lead to the time when God will give you his glory.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all this by the power of Christ. He gives me strength.

2 Thessalonians 3:13

Brothers and sisters, don’t ever get tired of doing what is good.

1 Timothy 1:13

I used to speak evil things against Jesus. I tried to hurt his followers. I really pushed them around. But God showed me mercy anyway. I did those things without knowing any better. I wasn’t a believer.

Hebrews 12:3

He made it through these attacks by sinners. So think about him. Then you won’t get tired. You won’t lose hope.

1 Peter 2:10

Once you were not a people. But now you are the people of God. Once you had not received mercy. But now you have received mercy.

Revelation 2:3

You have been faithful and have put up with a lot of trouble because of me. You have not given up.