2 Corinthians 6:4

New International Reader's Version

Instead, we make it clear that we serve God in every way. We serve him by standing firm in troubles, hard times and suffering.

Cross References

Isaiah 61:6

You will be called priests of the Lord. You will be named workers for our God. You will enjoy the wealth of nations. You will brag about getting their riches.

Joel 1:9

No one brings grain offerings and drink offerings to the Lord’s house anymore. So the priests who serve the Lord are filled with sorrow.

Joel 2:17

Let the priests who serve the Lord weep. Let them cry between the temple porch and the altar. Let them say, “Lord, spare your people. Don’t let others make fun of them. Don’t let the nations laugh at them. Don’t let them tease your people and say, ‘Where is their God?’ ”

Luke 21:19

Remain strong in the faith, and you will receive eternal life.

John 16:33

“I have told you these things, so that you can have peace because of me. In this world you will have trouble. But be encouraged! I have won the battle over the world.”

Acts 2:22

“Fellow Israelites, listen to this! Jesus of Nazareth was a man who had God’s approval. God did miracles, wonders and signs among you through Jesus. You yourselves know this.

Acts 20:34

You yourselves know that I have used my own hands to meet my needs. I have also met the needs of my companions.

Acts 9:16

I will show him how much he must suffer for me.”

Romans 14:18

Those who serve Christ in this way are pleasing to God. They are pleasing to people too.

Romans 16:10

Greet Apelles. He remained faithful to Christ even when he was tested. Greet those who live in the house of Aristobulus.

Romans 3:5

Doesn’t the fact that we are wrong prove more clearly that God is right? Then what can we say? Can we say that God is not fair when he brings his anger down on us? As you can tell, I am just using human ways of thinking.

Romans 5:8

But here is how God has shown his love for us. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

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 4:1

So here is how you should think of us. We serve Christ. We are trusted with the mysteries God has shown us.

1 Corinthians 9:11

We have planted spiritual seed among you. Is it too much to ask that we receive from you some things we need?

2 Corinthians 11:23

Are they serving Christ? I am serving him even more. I’m out of my mind to talk like this! I have worked much harder. I have been in prison more often. I have suffered terrible beatings. Again and again I almost died.

2 Corinthians 11:27

I have worked very hard. Often I have gone without sleep. I have been hungry and thirsty. Often I have gone without food. I have been cold and naked.

2 Corinthians 11:9

When I was with you and needed something, I didn’t cause you any expense. The believers who came from Macedonia gave me what I needed. I haven’t caused you any expense at all. And I won’t ever do it.

2 Corinthians 12:10

Because of how I suffered for Christ, I’m glad that I am weak. I am glad in hard times. I am glad when people say mean things about me. I am glad when things are difficult. And I am glad when people make me suffer. When I am weak, I am strong.

2 Corinthians 12:12

While I was with you, I kept on showing you the actions of a true apostle. These actions include signs, wonders and miracles.

2 Corinthians 2:17

Unlike many people, we aren’t selling God’s word to make money. In fact, it is just the opposite. Because of Christ we speak honestly before God. We speak like people God has sent.

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 4:17

Our troubles are small. They last only for a short time. But they are earning for us a glory that will last forever. It is greater than all our troubles.

2 Corinthians 4:2

Instead, we have given up doing secret and shameful things. We don’t twist God’s word. In fact, we do just the opposite. We present the truth plainly. In the sight of God, we make our appeal to everyone’s sense of what is right and wrong.

2 Corinthians 4:8

We are pushed hard from all sides. But we are not beaten down. We are bewildered. But that doesn’t make us lose hope.

2 Corinthians 7:11

Look at what that godly sadness has produced in you. You are working hard to clear yourselves. You are angry and alarmed. You are longing to see me. You are concerned. You are ready to make sure that the right thing is done. In every way you have proved that you are not guilty in that matter.

Colossians 1:11

We want you to be very strong, in keeping with his glorious power. We want you to be patient. We pray that you will never give up.

Colossians 1:24

I am happy because of what I am suffering for you. My suffering joins with and continues the sufferings of Christ. I suffer for his body, which is the church.

1 Thessalonians 3:7

Brothers and sisters, in all our trouble and suffering your faith encouraged us.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

Brothers and sisters, we are asking you to warn certain people. These people don’t want to work. Instead, they make trouble. We are also asking you to encourage those who have lost hope. Help those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.

1 Timothy 2:15

Will women be saved by having children? Only if they keep on believing, loving, and leading a holy life in a proper way.

1 Timothy 4:6

Point out these things to the brothers and sisters. Then you will serve Christ Jesus well. You will show that you’ve grown in the truths of the faith. You will show that you’ve been trained by the good teaching you’ve obeyed.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you are a man of God. Run away from all these things. Try hard to do what is right and godly. Have faith, love and gentleness. Hold on to what you believe.

2 Timothy 1:8

So don’t be ashamed of the message about our Lord. And don’t be ashamed of me, his prisoner. Instead, join with me as I suffer for the good news. God’s power will help us do that.

2 Timothy 2:24

Anyone who serves the Lord must not be hard to get along with. Instead, they must be kind to everyone. They must be able to teach. The one who serves must not hold anything against anyone.

2 Timothy 4:5

But I want you to keep your head no matter what happens. Don’t give up when times are hard. Work to spread the good news. Do everything God has given you to do.

Hebrews 12:1

A huge cloud of witnesses is all around us. So let us throw off everything that stands in our way. Let us throw off any sin that holds on to us so tightly. And let us keep on running the race marked out for us.

Revelation 1:9

I, John, am a believer like you. I am a friend who suffers like you. As members of Jesus’ royal family, we can put up with anything that happens to us. I was on the island of Patmos because I taught God’s word and what Jesus said.

Revelation 3:10

You have kept my command to remain strong in the faith no matter what happens. So I will keep you from the time of suffering. That time is going to come to the whole world. It will test those who live on the earth.