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Berean Standard Bible

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

2 Corinthians 4:1

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Study note

After describing the treasure of the gospel and the glory of the new covenant, Paul explains how he keeps going in ministry. Chapter 4 begins with a statement of endurance in spite of hardship.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

Therefore seeing we have this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we don’t faint.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For this reason, because we have been made servants of this new order, through the mercy given to us, we are strong:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Because of this, having this ministration, according as we did receive kindness, we do not faint,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

POR lo cual teniendo nosotros esta administración según la misericordia que hemos alcanzado, no desmayamos;

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Dios, en su misericordia, es el que nos permite servirle, y por eso no nos damos nunca por vencidos.

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