2 Corinthians 4:2
But we have renounced the hidden, shameful things, and do not walk in craftiness, nor handle the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth we commend ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
Revised King James New Testament
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In Context
1Therefore, since we have this ministry by God's mercy, we do not loose heart;
3But if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.
Cross References
Romans 1:16For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore, judge nothing before the time; before the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the things hidden in darkness, and will disclose the motives of the heart: and then every man shall have his praise from God.
2 Corinthians 2:17For we are not as so many, who peddle the word of God: but as men of sincerity, as from God, we speak in Christ in the sight of God.
2 Corinthians 6:4But as the ministers of God we commend ourselves in all things; in much endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distress,
2 Corinthians 11:3But I fear, lest, as the serpent deceived Eve through his cunning, so your minds will be led astray from the simplicity that is in Christ.
2 Corinthians 11:13For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ.
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 →