2 Corinthians 4:1
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Therefore seeing we have this ministration, according as we have obtained mercy, we faint not.

seeing.

2 Corinthians 3:6,12 Who also hath made us fit ministers of the new testament, not in the letter but in the spirit. For the letter killeth: but the spirit quickeneth. . . .

2 Corinthians 5:18 But all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Christ and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation.

Ephesians 3:7,8 Of which I am made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God, which is given to me according to the operation of his power. . . .

as.

1 Corinthians 7:25 Now, concerning virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord: but I give counsel, as having obtained mercy of the Lord, to be faithful.

1 Timothy 1:13 Who before was a blasphemer and a persecutor and contumelious. But I obtained the mercy of God, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

1 Peter 2:10 Who in times past were not a people: but are now the people of God. Who had not obtained mercy: but now have obtained mercy.

we faint not.

2 Corinthians 4:16 For which cause we faint not: but though our outward man is corrupted, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

Isaiah 40:30 You shall faint, and labour, and young men shall fall by infirmity.

Galatians 6:9 And in doing good, let us not fail. For in due time we shall reap, not failing.

Ephesians 3:13 Wherefore I pray you not to faint at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

Philippians 4:13 I can do all things in him who strengtheneth me.

2 Thessalonians 3:13 But you, brethren, be not weary in well doing.

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Hebrews 12:3 For think diligently upon him that endured such opposition from sinners against himself that you be not wearied, fainting in your minds.

Revelation 2:3 And thou hast patience and hast endured for my name and hast not fainted.

Context
The Light of the Gospel
1Therefore seeing we have this ministration, according as we have obtained mercy, we faint not. 2But we renounce the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness nor adulterating the word of God: but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience, in the sight of God.…
Cross References
Isaiah 40:31
But they that hope in the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall take wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.

Jeremiah 45:3
Thou hast said: Woe is me, wretch that I am, for the Lord hath added sorrow to my sorrow: I am wearied with my groans, and I find no rest.

Luke 18:1
And he spoke also a parable to them, that we ought always to pray and not to faint,

1 Corinthians 3:5
The ministers of him whom you have believed: and to every one as the Lord hath given.

1 Corinthians 7:25
Now, concerning virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord: but I give counsel, as having obtained mercy of the Lord, to be faithful.

2 Corinthians 4:16
For which cause we faint not: but though our outward man is corrupted, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

Galatians 6:9
And in doing good, let us not fail. For in due time we shall reap, not failing.

Ephesians 3:13
Wherefore I pray you not to faint at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

2 Thessalonians 3:13
But you, brethren, be not weary in well doing.

Lexicon
Therefore,
Διὰ (Dia)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

since we have
ἔχοντες (echontes)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

this
ταύτην (tautēn)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 3778: This; he, she, it.

ministry
διακονίαν (diakonian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 1248: Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service.

through
καθὼς (kathōs)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 2531: According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.

the mercy [of God],
ἠλεήθημεν (ēleēthēmen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 1st Person Plural
Strong's Greek 1653: To pity, have mercy on. From eleos; to compassionate.

we do not lose heart.
ἐγκακοῦμεν (enkakoumen)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's Greek 1573: To be faint, be weary. From ek and kakos; to be weak, i.e. to fail.


Additional Translations
Therefore, since we have this ministry through the mercy of God, we do not lose heart.

Because of this, having this ministry, as we received mercy, we do not lose heart.

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

Therefore seeing we have this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we faint not:

Therefore, having this ministry, as we have had mercy shewn us, we faint not.

Therefore seeing we have this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we faint not:

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

Therefore, being engaged in this service and being mindful of the mercy which has been shown us, we are not cowards.

Therefore seeing we have this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we don't faint.

Because of this, having this ministration, according as we did receive kindness, we do not faint,
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