2 Korintus 3:12

3:12 Therefore, since we have such a hope, we behave with great boldness, ¹ 

2 Korintus 4:1

Paul’s Perseverance in Ministry

4:1 Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as God has shown us mercy, ²  we do not become discouraged. ³ 

[3:12]  ¹ tn Or “we employ great openness of speech.”

[4:1]  ² tn Grk “just as we have been shown mercy”; ἠλεήθημεν (hlehqhmen) has been translated as a “divine passive” which is a circumlocution for God as the active agent. For clarity this was converted to an active construction with God as subject in the translation.

[4:1]  ³ tn Or “we do not lose heart.”