2 Corinthians 4:6

commanded. Literally spoke. Compare Genesis 1:3.

light. Greek. phos. App-130.

out of. Greek. ek, App-104.

give the light. the illumination. Greek photismos, as in 2 Corinthians 4:4.

knowledge. Greek. gnosis. App-132.

Jesus Christ. App-98. XL The texts omit "Jesus".

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Related Commentaries of 2 Corinthians 4:6

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