2 Corinthians 4:2

The Light of the Gospel · 2 Corinthians 4:1–6
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Translations

Modern
Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
Traditional
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.
Literal
But we renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness nor distorting the word of God, but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every conscience of men before God.
Latin
…sed abdicamus occulta dedecoris, non ambulantes in astutia, neque adulterantes verbum Dei, sed in manifestatione veritatis commendantes nosmetipsos ad omnem conscientiam hominum coram Deo.

Original

Greek
English
Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

Notes

Paul's ministry was honest, unlike some other preachers (2:17).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Paul’s Role as an Apostle

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Conscience Second Letter to the Corinthians Truth

Topics

Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Christian Minister: Duties of Conscience: General Scriptures Concerning Conscience: Ministers should Commend Themselves to That of Their People Deceit: Ministers should Lay Aside Faithfulness: Exhibited in Declaring the Word of God Honesty: General Scriptures Concerning Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning Integrity: General Scriptures Concerning Ministers: should not Be: Crafty Ministers: should Preach without Deceitfulness Ministers: when Faithful: Commend Themselves to the Consciences of Men Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Righteous: Described Secrecy The Scriptures: should be not Handled Deceitfully Truth: Ministers should Approve Themselves By Truth: should be Manifested Word of God: Not to be Handled Deceitfully