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2 Corinthians 4:1

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 4 Therefore, since we have this ministry through the mercy that was shown us, we do not give up.

2 Corinthians 4:1

The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
- 4 Διὰ Through τοῦτο, this, ἔχοντες having τὴν the διακονίαν service ταύτην this καθὼς according as ἠλεήθημεν, we were shown mercy, οὐκ not ἐγκακοῦμεν, we are behaving badly,

2 Corinthians 4:1

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 4 That is why, since we have this ministry+ according to the mercy that was shown us,+ we do not give up;

2 Corinthians 4:1

The Bible in Living English
- 4 * For this reason, having this service to perform as mercy was granted to us, we do not give up trying,

2 Corinthians 4:1

American Standard Version
- 4 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we faint not:

2 Corinthians 4:1

King James Version
- 4 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;

2 Corinthians Study Notes—Chapter 4

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 4:1
  
  this ministry: That is, the ministry performed by the “ministers of a new covenant” mentioned at 2Co 3:6. (See study note.) By means of this ministry, which Paul calls a “treasure,” the truth is made manifest.—2Co 4:2, 7.
  
  we do not give up: Or “we do not lose heart (get discouraged).” In this context, the expression indicates that Paul and his companions refused to allow themselves to grow weary and lose enthusiasm in carrying out their “ministry.”