BibleTools
2 Corinthians 4:2
Compare all

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;  
9 persecuted, but not aforsaken; bstruck down, but not destroyed—  
10 aalways carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, bthat the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body.  
11 For we who live aare always delivered to death for Jesus’ sake, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh.  
12 So then death is working in us, but life in you.
13 And since we have athe same spirit of faith, according to what is written, b“I believed and therefore I spoke,” we also believe and therefore speak,  
14 knowing that aHe who raised up the Lord Jesus will also raise us up with Jesus, and will present us with you.  
15 For aall things are for your sakes, that bgrace, having spread through the many, may cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God.  

Seeing the Invisible

16 Therefore we ado not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is bbeing renewed day by day.  
17 For aour light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,  
18 awhile 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 temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. 
Verse Comparison: 2 Corinthians 4:2

<< 2 Corinthians 4:1   2 Corinthians 4:3 >>

American Standard Version
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.

Amplified® Bible
We have renounced disgraceful ways (secret thoughts, feelings, desires and underhandedness, the methods and arts that men hide through shame); we refuse to deal craftily (to practice trickery and cunning) or to adulterate {or} handle dishonestly the Word of God, but we state the truth openly (clearly and candidly). And so we commend ourselves in the sight {and} presence of God to every man's conscience.

Contemporary English Version
We don't do shameful things that must be kept secret. And we don't try to fool anyone or twist God's message around. God is our witness that we speak only the truth, so others will be sure that we can be trusted.

Darby English Version
But we have rejected the hidden things of shame, not walking in deceit, nor falsifying the word of God, but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every conscience of men before God.

Good News Bible
We put aside all secret and shameful deeds; we do not act with deceit, nor do we falsify the word of God. In the full light of truth we live in God's sight and try to commend ourselves to everyone's good conscience.

International Standard Version
Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not use trickery or pervert God's word. By clear statements of the truth we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience before God.

King James Version
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.

New American Standard Bible
but we have renounced the things hidden because of shame, not walking in craftiness or adulterating the word of God, but by the manifestation of truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

New International Version
Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

New King James Version
But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, 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.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
but we have renounced the things hidden because of shame, not walking in craftiness or adulterating the word of God, but by the manifestation of truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

Young's Literal Translation
but did renounce for ourselves the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor deceitfully using the word of God, but by the manifestation of the truth recommending ourselves unto every conscience of men, before God;


<< 2 Corinthians 4:1   2 Corinthians 4:3 >>

Join 137,114+ readers

A Verse and a Thought,
Every Morning

Consistent Bible study is hard to start.

The Berean gives you the starting point: one scripture and a focused commentary in your inbox each morning — read it in minutes, or go as deep as you like.

Free, daily, and spam-free. We never share your address. Unsubscribe anytime.

Close
E-mail This Page