2 Corinthians 4:1

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1 Therefore, since we have this ministry, ^aas we have received mercy, we ^bdo not lose heart.

2 But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness nor¹ handling the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth ^acommending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

3 But even if our gospel is veiled, ^ait is veiled to those who are perishing,

4 whose minds ^athe god of this age ^bhas blinded, who do not believe, lest ^cthe light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, ^dwho is the image of God, should shine on them.

5 ^aFor we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ^bourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake.

Verse Comparison: 2 Corinthians 4:1

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American Standard Version
Therefore seeing we have this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we faint not:

Amplified® Bible
THEREFORE, SINCE we do hold {and} engage in this ministry by the mercy of God [granting us favor, benefits, opportunities, and especially salvation], we do not get discouraged (spiritless and despondent with fear) {or} become faint with weariness and exhaustion.

Contemporary English Version
God has been kind enough to trust us with this work. That's why we never give up.

Darby English Version
Therefore, having this ministry, as we have had mercy shewn us, we faint not.

Good News Bible
God in his mercy has given us this work to do, and so we do not become discouraged.

International Standard Version
Therefore, since we have this ministry through the mercy shown to us, we do not get discouraged.

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

New American Standard Bible
Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we received mercy, we do not lose heart,

New International Version
Therefore, since through God's mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart.

New King James Version
Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we received mercy, we do not lose heart,

Young's Literal Translation
Because of this, having this ministration, according as we did receive kindness, we do not faint,

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