2 Corinthians 4:1 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; ”

2 Corinthians 4:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Therefore - Διὰ τοῦτο Dia touto. On account of this. That is, because the light of the gospel is so clear; because it reveals so glorious truths, and all obscurity is taken away, and we are...
2 Corinthians 4:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Therefore (1) seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we (a) faint not; (1) Now he plainly witnesses that both he and his associates (through the mercy of God) do their vocation and...
2 Corinthians 4:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

In this paragraph the apostle recurs to the thought of 2 Corinthians 3:12 ; 2 Corinthians 2:16 ; 2 Corinthians 1:12 ; a ministry of such surpassing splendour demanded in himself and his comrades u...
2 Corinthians 4:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Therefore . On account of (Greek. dia . App-104. 2 Corinthians 4:2 ) this. seeing we have . having. ministry . Greek. diakonia App-190. have . Omit. received mercy . Compare 1 Corinthia...
2 Corinthians 4:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1. Having this ministry. He now returns to a commendation of himself personally, from which he had digressed into a general discussion, in reference to the dignity of the gospel. As, therefo...
2 Corinthians 4:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; Seeing we have this ministry - The Gospel, of which he gave that noble account which we read in the preceding chapter....
2 Corinthians 4:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

We faint not;— This is to the same purpose with we use great plainness of speech, in the 12th verse of the foregoing chapter, and signifies in both places the clear, plain, direct, and disinteres...
2 Corinthians 4:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; The human vessel is frail, that God may have the glory; yet, though frail, faith and the hope of future glory s...
2 Corinthians 4:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

As we have received mercy ] in his conversion from the blindness of Judaism.
2 Corinthians 4:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

IV. (1) Therefore seeing we have this ministry. — The ministry referred to is that of which such great things have just been said: the ministry of the new covenant, of the Spirit, of righteousne...
2 Corinthians 4:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 11 THE GOSPEL DEFINED. 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 (R.V) IN these verses Paul resumes for the last time the line of thought on which he had set out at 2 Corinthians 3:4 , and again at 2 Cori...
2 Corinthians 4:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

God's Glory Reflected in Christ 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 The servant of Christ must never forget that he once needed and obtained mercy. This will sustain him in many an hour when heart and flesh fa...
2 Corinthians 4:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Continuing about the ministry, the apostle said, "We faint not," "we have renounced the hidden things of shame," "we preach... Christ Jesus as Lord." Hearing, some perish because "the god of this wor...
2 Corinthians 4:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

CONTENTS This is a most beautiful, and interesting Chapter. The Apostle sets forth, the solemn Views he had of the Ministry, and his Earnestness to be found faithful, in the discharge of it. He spea...
2 Corinthians 4:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Therefore seeing we have this ministry ,.... The apostle having largely insisted on the difference between the law and the Gospel, the ministration of the one and of the other, proceeds to give an a...
2 Corinthians 4:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; Ver. 1. As we have received mercy ] Since we have so freely been called to the ministry of mere mercy, we show for...
2 Corinthians 4:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Therefore, seeing we have this ministry Spoken of from 2Co 4:6-11 of the preceding chapter, with which this is closely connected; a ministry so superior to that wherewith Moses was intrusted; as w...
2 Corinthians 4:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Chapter s 4 and 5 now show some of the precious, practical results of this ministry, seen in those entrusted with it; for it is such a ministry itself that works powerfully in them to enable them to...
2 Corinthians 4:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Constancy and Sincerity of the Apostles; The Apostle's Integrity. A. D. 57. 1 Therefore seeing...
2 Corinthians 4:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 CORINTHIANS CHAPTER 4 2 Corinthians 4:1,2 Paul declareth his unwearied zeal and integrity in preaching the gospel, 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 so that if any see not the truth of it, it must be owi...
2 Corinthians 4:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘Therefore seeing we have this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we do not faint.' Having such a ministry which results in the unveiling of men and women ( 2 Corinthians 3:18 ) so that they can b...
2 Corinthians 4:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES N.B. A continuous outpour of argument and appeal, all “alive,” and quivering, thrilling, with quick emotion, from 2 Corinthians 2:17 to 2 Corinthians 6:10 . 2 Corinthians...
2 Corinthians 4:1 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Corinthians 4:1 . Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; It is a very high privilege to be called to the work of the Christian ministry, and when the m...
2 Corinthians 4:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 4:1 . Seeing we have this ministry, of grace and reconciliation to a guilty world; the ministry of righteousness, not of condemnation; the ministry of life, and not of death; we have...
2 Corinthians 4:1 - The Biblical Illustrator

Therefore seeing we have received this ministry. The apostolic ministry Paul represents this I. As a ministry of light ( 2 Corinthians 4:4-6 ). 1. Cf. John 1:5 . Nothing could be more di...
2 Corinthians 4:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION The glory of the gospel ministry ( 2 Corinthians 4:1-47 ), which sustains the hearts of Christ's ministers among all weaknesses and trials ( 2 Corinthians 4:7-47 ), especially by the...
2 Corinthians 4:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Therefore, seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not,
2 Corinthians 4:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 7:25 ; 1 Peter 2:10 ; 1 Timothy 1:13 ; 2 Corinthians 3:12 ; 2 Corinthians 3:6 ; 2 Corinthians 4:16 ; 2 Corinthians 5:18 ; 2 Thessalonians 3:13 ; Ephesians 3:13 ; Ephesians 3:7...
2 Corinthians 4:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Therefore having this ministry — Spoken of, 2 Corinthians 3:6 . As we have received mercy — Have been mercifully supported in all our trials. We faint not — We desist not in any degree from our gl...

2 Corinthians 4:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 4:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

2 Corinthians 4:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 4:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

2 Corinthians 4:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 4:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

2 Corinthians 4:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 4:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 4:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 4:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 4:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

2 Corinthians 4:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

2 Corinthians 4:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

2 Corinthians 4:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

2 Corinthians 4:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

2 Corinthians 4:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

2 Corinthians 4:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 4:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 4:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

2 Corinthians 4:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

2 Corinthians 4:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2 Corinthians 4:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

2 Corinthians 4:1 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

2 Corinthians 4:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

2 Corinthians 4:1 - The Biblical Illustrator

2 Corinthians 4:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

2 Corinthians 4:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

2 Corinthians 4:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 4:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes