2 Korintus 4:1

Paul’s Perseverance in Ministry

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

2 Korintus 4:1

Paul’s Perseverance in Ministry

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

1 Timotius 1:13

1:13 even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor, and an arrogant ⁵  man. But I was treated with mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief,

1 Timotius 1:16

1:16 But here is why I was treated with mercy: so that ⁶  in me as the worst, ⁷  Christ Jesus could demonstrate his utmost patience, as an example for those who are going to believe in him for eternal life.

[4:1]  ¹ 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]  ² tn Or “we do not lose heart.”

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

[1:13]  ⁵ tn Or “violent,” “cruel.”

[1:16]  ⁶ tn Grk “but because of this I was treated with mercy, so that…”

[1:16]  ⁷ tn Grk “in me first,” making the connection with the last phrase of v. 15.