2 Corinthians 4

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 4 of 13

1 Because of this, having this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we do not fail in heart.

2 But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor corrupting the Word of God, but by the revelation of the truth commending ourselves to every conscience of men before God.

3 But if even our gospel is being hidden, it has been hidden in the ones perishing,

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Chapter Summary

He declares how he has used all sincerity and faithful diligence in preaching the gospel.

Key Greek Words

εὐαγγέλιον gospel, good news G2098
δόξα glory G1391
θησαυρός treasure G2344
σκεῦος vessel G4632
φωτισμός illumination, light G5462
θλῖψις affliction G2347

People & Context

Paul

The apostle, carrying the gospel as treasure in an earthen vessel, afflicted yet not destroyed

Jesus Christ / Lord Jesus

Whom Paul proclaims as Lord; the image of God whose life is revealed in Paul's mortal flesh

God

Who commanded light to shine out of darkness and shone in hearts to reveal His glory in Christ's face

god of this age

The spiritual power who has blinded the thoughts of the faithless lest the gospel's light shine on them

Timeline

Treasure in Earthen Vessels

Despite physical persecution and carrying the dying of Jesus in their bodies, believers hold the treasure of the gospel in fragile earthen vessels to demonstrate that the power is from God .

2 Corinthians 4:7-12

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