2 Corinthians 4:1

Modern

Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart.

Traditional

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

Literal

On account of this, having this ministry, just as we received mercy, we do not grow fainthearted.

Latin

Ideo habentes administrationem, juxta quod misericordiam consecuti sumus, non deficimus,

Greek

English

Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart.

This new way (or this new ministry) demonstrates God’s mercy. Paul felt honored to share the message of good news (1 Corinthians 15:9–11; 1 Timothy 1:12–17).

Theme notes and profiles

2 Thessalonians 3:13
But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary in well-doing.
Galatians 6:9
Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Ephesians 3:13
So I ask you not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.
Revelation 2:3
Without growing weary, you have persevered and endured many things for the sake of My name.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
Ephesians 3:7–8
I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace, given me through the working of His power.
2 Corinthians 4:16
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day.
2 Corinthians 3:6
And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
2 Corinthians 3:12
Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.
1 Peter 2:10
Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
1 Corinthians 7:25
Now about virgins, I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy.
Hebrews 12:3
Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.