2 Corinthians 4:5

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Summary

2 Corinthians 4:5

For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.

Christ

And

General references

1 Thessalonians 2:3

Bible References

Christ

For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us—by me and Silvanus

and Timothy—did not become “Yes and no”; on the contrary, a final “Yes” has come in Him.

“But as for you, do not be called ‘Rabbi,’ because you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.

“Therefore let all the house of Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah!”

God exalted this man to His right hand as ruler and Savior, to grant repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.

He sent the message to the Israelites, proclaiming the good news of peace through Jesus Christ—He is Lord of all.

If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.

but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to the Jews and foolishness to the Gentiles.

For I didn’t think it was a good idea to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.

yet for us there is one God, the Father.
All things are from Him,
and we exist for Him.
And there is one Lord, Jesus Christ.
All things are through Him,
and we exist through Him.

Therefore I am informing you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus is cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.

The first man was from the earth
and made of dust;
the second man is from heaven.

and every tongue should confess
that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.

And

I do not mean that we have control of your faith, but we are workers with you for your joy, because you stand by faith.

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For Christ’s love compels us, since we have reached this conclusion: If One died for all, then all died.

But Jesus called them over and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles dominate them, and the men of high position exercise power over them.

But He said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles dominate them, and those who have authority over them are called ‘Benefactors.’

So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.

Now we who are strong have an obligation to bear the weaknesses of those without strength, and not to please ourselves.

Although I am a free man and not anyone’s slave, I have made myself a slave to everyone, in order to win more people.

For you were called to be free, brothers; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love.

This is why I endure all things for the elect: so that they also may obtain salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

General references

Bring out a people who are blind, yet have eyes,
and are deaf, yet have ears.

I saw the glory of the God of Israel there, like the vision I had seen in the plain.

The greatest among you will be your servant.

Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.

For our exhortation didn’t come from error or impurity or an intent to deceive.