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 5:8

5:8 Thus we are full of courage and would prefer to be away ³  from the body and at home with the Lord.

2 Korintus 6:8

6:8 through glory and dishonor, through slander and praise; regarded as impostors, ⁴  and yet true;

[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.”

[5:8]  ³ tn Or “be absent.”

[6:8]  ⁴ tn Or “regarded as deceivers.”