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2 Corinthians 4:1

2 Corinthians 4:1
Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Therefore seeing we have this ministry,.... The apostle having largely insisted on the difference between the law and the Gospel, the ministration of the one and of the other, proceeds to give an…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Therefore - Διὰ τοῦτο Dia touto. On account of this. That is, because the light of the gospel is so clear; because it reveals so glorious truths, and all obscurity is taken away, and we are…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Seeing we have this ministry - The Gospel, of which he gave that noble account which we read in the preceding chapter.

We faint not - We meet with many tribulations, but are supported in and through…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Corinthians 4:1-7

The apostle had, in the foregoing chapter, been magnifying his office, upon the consideration of the excellency or glory of that gospel about which he did officiate; and now in this chapter his design…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

2Co 4:1-15. Entrusted with so glorious a mission, the Ministers of the Gospel shrink from neither danger nor difficulty

1. Therefore The connection between this and what precedes is sufficiently…