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2 Corinthians 4:5

For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.

In Context

4in whom the god of this age has blinded the minds of those who believe not, in order that the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, may not shine on them.

6Because God is the one, having said; Out of the darkness the light shall shine, which shone in our hearts, to the enlightenment of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.

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Cross References

Matthew 20:25But Jesus calling them to Him, said, You know that the rulers of the Gentiles domineer over them, and the great ones exercise authority over them.

Luke 22:25And He said to them, The kings of the Gentiles domineer over them; and those exercising authority over them are called Benefactors.

John 3:27John responded and said, No man is able to receive anything, unless it may have been given unto him from heaven.

John 13:14If then I, your Lord and Master, washed your feet, you ought also to wash the feet of one another.

Acts 3:12And Peter seeing them, responded to the people; Israelitish men, why are you astonished at this, or why do you look upon us as having by our own power or holiness, made this man to walk about?

Acts 8:9And a certain man, by name Simon, was formerly practicing magic in the city, and bewitching the nation of Samaria, saying that himself was some great man:

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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