2 Corinthians 4:1
Therefore having this ministry, as we have obtained mercy, we faint not;
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
In Context
Cross References
2 Corinthians 3:6who also rendered us able ministers of the new covenant; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter kills, but the spirit creates life.
2 Corinthians 4:16Therefore we faint not; but if indeed our external man perishes, yet our internal man is renewed day by day.
Galatians 6:9But let us not get weary doing that which is good: for in due time we will reap, fainting not.
Ephesians 3:13Therefore I ask that you faint not in my tribulations in your behalf, which is your glory.
2 Thessalonians 3:13But you, brethren, be not weary doing well.
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 4:1
In this chapter we have an account, I. Of the constancy of the apostle and his fellow-labourers in their work. Their constancy in declared ( ver. 1 ), their sincerity is vouched ( ver. 2 ), an objection is obviated ( ver. 3, 4 ), and their integrity proved, ver. 5-7 . II. Of their courage and patience under their sufferings. Where see what their sufferings were, together with their allays ( ver. 8-12 ), and what it was that kept them from sinking and fainting under them, ver. 13, to the end . Read the whole commentary →