2nd Corinthians Chapter 4 verse 1 Holy Bible
Therefore seeing we have this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we faint not:
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For this reason, because we have been made servants of this new order, through the mercy given to us, we are strong:
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Therefore, having this ministry, as we have had mercy shewn us, we faint not.
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Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
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Therefore seeing we have this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we don't faint.
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Because of this, having this ministration, according as we did receive kindness, we do not faint,
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Pulpit Commentary
Pulpit CommentaryVerse 1. - Therefore. Because of the freedom and open vision of the gospel. As we have received mercy. Gratitude for a mercy so undeserved (1 Timothy 1:13) makes us fearless and vigorous in a ministry so glorious (Acts 20:23, 24). We faint not. The word implies the maintenance of a holy courage (1 Corinthians 16:13) and perseverance (2 Thessalonians 3:13). It occurs again in ver. 16, and in Luke 18:1; Galatians 6:9; Ephesians 3:13.
Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English ReadersIV.(1) Therefore seeing we have this ministry.--The ministry referred to is that of which such great things have just been said: the ministry of the new covenant, of the Spirit, of righteousness, of glory (2Corinthians 3:6; 2Corinthians 3:8-9). Two thoughts rise up in the Apostle's mind in immediate association with this: (1) His own utter unworthiness of it, which finds expression in "as we have received mercy" (comp. 1Timothy 1:12); and (2) the manifold trials and difficulties in the midst of which it had to be accomplished. The very fact that he has been called to such a work is, however, a source of strength. He cannot faint or show cowardice in discharging it.
