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2 Corinthians 4:1New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
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4 Therefore, since we have this ministry through the mercy that was shown us, we do not give up.
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2 Corinthians 4:1The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
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4 Διὰ τοῦτο, ἔχοντες τὴν διακονίαν ταύτην καθὼς ἠλεήθημεν, οὐκ ἐγκακοῦμεν,
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2 Corinthians 4:1American Standard Version
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4 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we faint not:
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2 Corinthians 4:1The Emphasized Bible
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4 Wherefore having this ministry even as we received mercy we faint not;
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2 Corinthians 4:1King James Version
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4 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
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2 CorinthiansWatch Tower Publications Index 1930-1985
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4:1 w84 8/15 10-11; w55 660; w51 689; w44 137, 326; w34 163; jh 235
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2 Corinthians Study Notes—Chapter 4New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
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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.”
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