2 Corinthians 4:3-5
1599 Geneva Bible
3 [a]If the Gospel be then hid, it is hid to them that are lost.
4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds, that is, of the infidels, that the [b]light of the glorious Gospel of Christ, which is the [c]image of God, should not shine unto them.
5 [d]For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your servants for [e]Jesus’ sake.
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- 2 Corinthians 4:3 An objection: Many hear the Gospel, and yet are no more lightened thereby than by the preaching of the Law. He answereth, The fault is in the men themselves, whose eyes Satan plucketh out, who ruleth in this world. And yet notwithstanding doth he and his fellows set forth the most clear light of the Gospel to be seen and beholden, seeing that Christ whom only they preach, is he in whom only God will be known, and as it were seen.
- 2 Corinthians 4:4 The light of plain and lightsome preaching, which telleth forth the glory of Christ.
- 2 Corinthians 4:4 In whom the Father setteth forth himself to be seen and beholden.
- 2 Corinthians 4:5 He removeth according to his accustomed manner, all suspicion of ambition: avouching that he teacheth faithfully, but as a servant, and witnessing that all this light which he and his fellows give to others, proceedeth from the Lord.
- 2 Corinthians 4:5 To preach this selfsame Jesus to you.
2 Corinthians 4:3-5
New International Version
3 And even if our gospel(A) is veiled,(B) it is veiled to those who are perishing.(C) 4 The god(D) of this age(E) has blinded(F) the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ,(G) who is the image of God.(H) 5 For what we preach is not ourselves,(I) but Jesus Christ as Lord,(J) and ourselves as your servants(K) for Jesus’ sake.
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