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2 Corinthians 4:1
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2 Corinthians 4:1
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The Light of the Gospel
4 Therefore, having (A)this ministry (B)by the mercy of God,[a] we do not lose heart.
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- 2 Corinthians 4:1 Greek having this ministry as we have received mercy
2 Corinthians 4:1
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2 Corinthians 4:1
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Present Weakness and Resurrection Life
4 Therefore, since through God’s mercy(A) we have this ministry, we do not lose heart.(B)
2 Corinthians 4:16
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2 Corinthians 4:16
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16 So we do not lose heart. (A)Though our outer self[a] is wasting away, (B)our inner self (C)is being renewed day by day.
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- 2 Corinthians 4:16 Greek man
2 Corinthians 4:16
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2 Corinthians 4:16
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16 Therefore we do not lose heart.(A) Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly(B) we are being renewed(C) day by day.
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