2 Corinthians 6:4

Translations

Modern

Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;

Traditional

But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

Literal

…but in everything we are commending ourselves as God’s servants: in much endurance, in tribulations, in hardships, in distresses;

Latin

…sed in omnibus exhibeamus nosmetipsos sicut Dei ministros in multa patientia, in tribulationibus, in necessitatibus, in angustiis,

Original

Greek

English

Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;

Notes

2 Corinthians 6:3–10

Paul provides a clear picture of the challenges in his ministry (compare 4:7–18). He lists nine trials, many of which are recorded in Acts (for example, Acts 14:5–6, 19–20; 16:19–24; 21:30–36). Through their unwavering suffering for the good news, Paul and Timothy (2 Corinthians 1:1) proved they were true ministers of God.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) God Protects His Servant Paul’s Role as an Apostle

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Glossary

Andronicus Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Deacon, Deaconess Phoebe Second Letter to the Corinthians

Topics

Afflicted Saints: Examples of Afflicted Saints: Apostles Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified Afflictions and Adversities: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Christian Minister: Duties of Christian Minister: Ministers of God Christian Minister: Trials and Persecutions of Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Longsuffering: General Scriptures Concerning Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Ministers: should be Patient Ministers: when Faithful: Approve Themselves As the Ministers of God Obedience: Exemplified Paradox: General Scriptures Concerning Patience: General Scriptures Concerning Patience: Ministers Approved By Paul: Persecutions Endured By Persecution of the Righteous Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Resignation: Exemplified Self-Denial: Ministers Especially Called to Exercise Sleeplessness Titles and Names of Ministers: Ministers of God

2 Corinthians 6:4

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