2 Corinthians 4:2

The Light of Christ’s Gospel

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.

6 For it is the God ^awho commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has ^bshone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

Cast Down but Unconquered

7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, ^athat the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.

8 We are ^ahard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;

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Conscience {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
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Hidden {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

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Man {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
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Shame {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Truth {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Truth {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Word {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

God {Easton's Bible Dictionary}

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