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2 Corinthians 4:1 (show verse)

Therefore seeing we have this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we do not faint.

2 Corinthians 4:2 (show verse)

But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

2 Corinthians 4:3 (show verse)

Even if our Good News is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing;

2 Corinthians 4:4 (show verse)

in whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, to prevent the light shining from the Good News of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

2 Corinthians 4:5 (show verse)

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

2 Corinthians 4:6 (show verse)

seeing it is God who said, "Light will shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 4:7 (show verse)

But we have this treasure in clay vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves.

2 Corinthians 4:8 (show verse)

We are pressed on every side, yet not crushed; perplexed, yet not to despair;

2 Corinthians 4:9 (show verse)

pursued, yet not forsaken; struck down, yet not destroyed;

2 Corinthians 4:10 (show verse)

always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.

2 Corinthians 4:11 (show verse)

For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus may be revealed in our mortal flesh.

2 Corinthians 4:12 (show verse)

So then death works in us, but life in you.

2 Corinthians 4:13 (show verse)

But having the same spirit of faith, according to that which is written, "I believed, and therefore I spoke." We also believe, and therefore also we speak;

2 Corinthians 4:14 (show verse)

knowing that he who raised Jesus will raise us also with Jesus, and will present us with you.

2 Corinthians 4:15 (show verse)

For all things are for your sakes, that the grace, being multiplied through the many, may cause the thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God.

2 Corinthians 4:16 (show verse)

Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is wearing away, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day.

2 Corinthians 4:17 (show verse)

For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;
Abundant salvation » Afflictions add to the final glory
Afflicted saints » Comparatively light
Afflictions » What comes out of affliction
Afflictions » Blessings in disguise
Afflictions » Often blessings in disguise
Afflictions » Promises concerning » All things work for the believer's good
Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » Comfort in affliction
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Comfort in affliction
Divine Promises » All things work for the believer's good
Eternal » Glory » The glory will be endless
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » The glory will be endless
Glory » Christ's » Eternal
Glory » Eternal » Enhanced by present afflictions
Glory » Eternal » Enhanced by afflictions
God » Promises of characteristics of » All things work for the believer's good
God's Promises » To the afflicted » All things work for the believer's good
Privileges of saints » All things working together for their good
Resignation » Should be exhibited in » The prospect of death
the Reward of saints » The prospect of, should lead to » Enduring suffering for Christ
the Reward of saints » Described as » An eternal weight of glory
Salvation » Abundant » Afflictions add to the final glory
Seeing » The things which are seen
Seeing » The things which are not seen
Suffering » For Christ
the future » No more » The glory will be endless
Trials » Often blessings in disguise
Weights » Illustrative » (heavy,) of the exceeding glory reserved for saints

2 Corinthians 4:18 (show verse)

while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.