2 Corinthians 4:5

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

Modern
For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.
Traditional
For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.
Literal
For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants on account of Jesus.
Latin
Non enim nosmetipsos prædicamus, sed Jesum Christum Dominum nostrum: nos autem servos vestros per Jesum:

Original

Greek
English
For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.

Notes

we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord: See also Romans 10:9–10; 1 Corinthians 12:3; Colossians 2:6.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Glory Gospel New Creation, New Creature Second Letter to the Corinthians Shekinah Spirit of Jesus Christ

Topics

Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Christian Minister: Duties of Christian Minister: Serv Ants of the Church Having a Servant's Heart Lordship Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Ministers: should Preach: Not Setting Forth Themselves Ministers: The Servants of Christ's People Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Servant's Heart Titles and Names of Ministers: Servants of the Church