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2 Corinthians 4:3

But even if our good-news is concealed, it is concealed in those who are perishing,

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:

In Context

2But we have renounced the covert things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor misrepresenting the word of God, but by the disclosure of the truth, commending ourselves to every conscience of men before God.

4in whom the god of this age has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, in order for the light of the good-news of the glory of the Christ (who is a likeness of God) not to shine forth to them.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:25Jesus having responded at that time, said, I extol thee, O Father, Lord of the heaven and the earth, because thou hid these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to the childlike.

1 Corinthians 1:18For the message of the cross is of course, foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is a power of God.

2 Corinthians 2:15Because we are a fragrance of Christ to God, in those being saved and in those perishing:

2 Corinthians 4:4in whom the god of this age has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, in order for the light of the good-news of the glory of the Christ (who is a likeness of God) not to shine forth to them.

2 Thessalonians 2:9Whose coming is according to the working of Satan with all power and signs and marvels of deceit,

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 4:2-8

Constancy and Sincerity of the Apostles; The Apostle's Integrity. ( a. d. 57.) 1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 2 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. 3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which… Read the whole commentary →

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