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2 Corinthians 4:1 (show verse)

Therefore, seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;

2 Corinthians 4:2 (show verse)

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

2 Corinthians 4:3 (show verse)

But if our gospel is hid, it is hid to them that are lost:

2 Corinthians 4:4 (show verse)

In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them who believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine to them.

2 Corinthians 4:5 (show verse)

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

2 Corinthians 4:6 (show verse)

For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined into 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 earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God, and not from us.

2 Corinthians 4:8 (show verse)

We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;

2 Corinthians 4:9 (show verse)

Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;

2 Corinthians 4:10 (show verse)

Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus may be made manifest 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 made manifest in our mortal flesh.

2 Corinthians 4:12 (show verse)

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

2 Corinthians 4:13 (show verse)

We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;

2 Corinthians 4:14 (show verse)

Knowing, that he who raised the Lord Jesus, will raise us also by Jesus, and will present us with you.

2 Corinthians 4:15 (show verse)

For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace may, through the thanksgiving of many, redound to the glory of God.

2 Corinthians 4:16 (show verse)

For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man is wasted, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

2 Corinthians 4:17 (show verse)

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh out for us a far more exceeding and 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 look not 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.