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2 Corinthians 6:4
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Instead, as God’s ministers, we commend ourselves in everything: by great endurance, by afflictions, by hardships, by difficulties,
But in all things approuing our selues, as the Ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
but as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: by great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities,
but in everything commending ourselves as servants of God, in much endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in difficulties,
But in every way we show we are servants of God: in accepting many hard things, in troubles, in difficulties, and in great problems.
but we commend ourselves in every way as servants of God: in great endurance, in sufferings, in hardships, in distresses,
but in everything commending ourselves as servants of God, in much endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses,
but in everything commending ourselves as ministers of God, in much perseverance, in afflictions, in distresses, in hardships,
Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;
But in everything and in every way we show that we truly are God's servants. We have always been patient, though we have had a lot of trouble, suffering, and hard times.
On the contrary, we try to commend ourselves in every way as workers for God by continually enduring troubles, hardships, calamities,
but in everything commending ourselves as God's ministers, in much endurance, in afflictions, in necessities, in straits,
But in every way we show that we are servants of God. We never give up, even though we face troubles, difficulties, and problems of every kind.
But in all things we approue our selues as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
But in all things let us show ourselves, to be the ministers of God, in much patience, in tribulations, in necessities, in imprisonment,
Instead, in everything we do we show that we are God's servants by patiently enduring troubles, hardships, and difficulties.
but commending ourselves as servants of God in every way, in much endurance, in afflictions, in distresses, in difficulties,
but in everything commending ourselves as God's servants, in much patience, in afflictions, in emergencies, in difficulties,
but in everything commending ourselves, as ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
But in everything making it clear that we are the servants of God, in quiet strength, in troubles, in need, in sorrow,
but in everything commending ourselves, as servants of God, in great endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses,
Instead, in every way we demonstrate that we are God's servants by tremendous endurance in the midst of difficulties, hardships, and calamities;1 Corinthians 4:1;">[xr]
but in every thing will we demonstrate ourselves that we are the ministers of Aloha; by much patience, by afflictions, by necessity, by imprisonments,
But we, in all things, would show ourselves to be the ministers of God, in much endurance, in afflictions, in necessity, in distresses,
But in all thynges let vs behaue our selues as ye ministers of God, in much pacience, in afflictions, in necessities, in anguisshes,
but in everything commending ourselves, as ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
but in everything commending ourselves, as servants of God, in great endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses,
in much patience, in afflictions,
On the contrary, as God's servants, we seek their full approval--by unwearied endurance, by afflictions, by distress, by helplessness;
but in alle thingis yyue we vs silf as the mynystris of God, in myche pacience, in tribulaciouns,
but in everything commending ourselves, as servants of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
But in all [things] approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
But as God's servants, we have commended ourselves in every way, with great endurance, in persecutions, in difficulties, in distresses,
But in all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses,
In everything we do, we show that we are true ministers of God. We patiently endure troubles and hardships and calamities of every kind.
Everything we do shows we are God's servants. We have had to wait and suffer. We have needed things. We have been in many hard places and have had many troubles.
but as servants of God we have commended ourselves in every way: through great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities,
But, in everything, commending ourselves as God's ministers, - in much endurance, in tribulations, in necessities, in straits,
But in all things let us exhibit ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in tribulation, in necessities, in distresses,
but as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: through great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities,
but in all thynges let vs behave oure selves as the ministers of God. In moche pacience in afflicios in necessite in anguysshe
but in everything recommending ourselves as God's ministrants; in much patience, in tribulations, in necessities, in distresses,
but in all thinges let vs behaue oure selues as the mynisters of God: in moch pacience, in troubles, in necessities, in anguysshes,
but in all things I approve myself as the minister of God, by great constancy in afflictions, in torments, in distresses, from stripes,
In every single thing we do, we prove that we ride for the brand. Shoot, we don't even whine or complain about the hardships of the riding in the saddle.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
in all: 2 Corinthians 2:17, 2 Corinthians 7:11, Acts 2:22, Romans 14:18, Romans 16:10, 1 Corinthians 9:11, 1 Thessalonians 2:3-11, 1 Timothy 2:15
approving: Gr. commending, 2 Corinthians 4:2, Romans 5:8
as: 2 Corinthians 3:6, 2 Corinthians 11:23, Isaiah 61:6, Joel 1:9, Joel 2:17, 1 Corinthians 3:5, 1 Corinthians 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 3:2, 1 Timothy 4:6
in much: 2 Corinthians 12:12, Luke 21:19, Romans 5:3, Romans 5:4, Colossians 1:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, 1 Timothy 6:11, 2 Timothy 3:10, Hebrews 12:1, James 5:7-10, Revelation 1:9, Revelation 3:10
afflictions: 2 Corinthians 4:17, Acts 20:23, Acts 20:24, Colossians 1:24, 1 Thessalonians 3:3, 2 Timothy 1:8, 2 Timothy 3:11, 2 Timothy 3:12, 2 Timothy 4:5
necessities: 2 Corinthians 11:9, 2 Corinthians 11:27, 2 Corinthians 12:10, Acts 20:34, 1 Corinthians 4:11, 1 Corinthians 4:12, Philippians 4:11, Philippians 4:12
distresses: 2 Corinthians 4:8, Romans 8:35, Romans 8:36, 1 Thessalonians 3:7
Reciprocal: Genesis 42:11 - true men Joel 1:13 - ye ministers Matthew 13:27 - the servants 1 Corinthians 2:3 - General 1 Corinthians 9:27 - I keep 2 Corinthians 5:12 - we 2 Corinthians 6:10 - poor 2 Corinthians 10:18 - approved 2 Corinthians 13:7 - approved 1 Timothy 4:12 - in word 2 Timothy 2:15 - a workman Titus 1:8 - sober 2 Peter 1:6 - patience
Cross-References
And this is the fashion which thou shalt make it of: The length of the ark shall be three hundred cubits, the breadth of it fifty cubits, and the height of it thirty cubits.
Of fowls after their kind, and of cattle after their kind, of every creeping thing of the earth after his kind, two of every sort shall come unto thee, to keep them alive.
And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and thou shalt gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them.
Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.
And they said, Go to, let us build us a city and a tower, whose top may reach unto heaven; and let us make us a name, lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.
And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight.
And they rose up before Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty princes of the assembly, famous in the congregation, men of renown:
For only Og king of Bashan remained of the remnant of giants; behold his bedstead was a bedstead of iron; is it not in Rabbath of the children of Ammon? nine cubits was the length thereof, and four cubits the breadth of it, after the cubit of a man.
And there went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But in all things approving ourselves,.... It is not sufficient for a minister of the Gospel to avoid everything that might bring any blot or scandal on his ministry; but he should in all things, and by all ways and means, proper, lawful, and laudable, approve, prove, and show himself to be a true and faithful dispenser of the word. All in such an office ought to make it appear, that they are such by behaving and conducting
as the ministers of God; as becomes such, whom he has chosen, called, and fitted for that service; and particularly in, or
by much patience; by a large, constant, and continued exercise of that grace; and by bearing patiently many things for the sake of Christ, and his Gospel, without murmuring at the hand of God, or being angry with men, and without fainting and sinking in their own spirits:
in afflictions; that is, in patiently bearing, them. This word may be considered as a general word, including all sorts of afflictions whatever, of which the following are particular species:
in necessities; want of food, drink, and raiment, being hungry, thirsty, and naked, as the apostles sometimes were: in distresses; both of bad mind; being in such straits and difficulties they know not where to look, what course to steer, or which way to turn themselves.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
But in all things - In every respect. In all that we do. In every way, both by words and deeds. How this was done, Paul proceeds to state in the following verses.
Approving ourselves as the ministers of God - Margin, âCommending.â Tyndale renders it, âIn all things let us behave ourselves as the ministers of God.â The idea is, that Paul and his fellowlaborers endeavored to live as became the ministers of God, and so as to commend the ministry to the confidence and affection of people. They endeavored to live as was appropriate to those who were the ministers of God, and so that the world would be disposed to do honor to the ministry.
In much patience - In the patient endurance of afflictions of all kinds. Some of his trials he proceeds to enumerate. The idea is, that a minister of God, in order to do good and to commend his ministry, should set an example of patience. He preaches this as a duty to others; and if, when he is poor, persecuted, oppressed, calumniated, or imprisoned, he should complain, or be insubmissive, the consequence would be that he would do little good by all his preaching. And no one can doubt, that God often places his ministers in circumstances of special trial, among other reasons, in order that they may illustrate their own precepts by their example, and show to their people with what temper and spirit they may and ought to suffer. Ministers often do a great deal more good by their example in suffering than they do in their preaching. It is easy to preach to others; it is not so easy to manifest just the right spirit in time of persecution and trial. People too can resist preaching, but they cannot resist the effect and power of a good example in times of suffering. In regard to the manner in which Paul says that the ministry may commend itself, it may be observed, that he groups several things together; or mentions several classes of influences or means. In this and the next verse he refers to various kinds of afflictions. In the following verses he groups several things together, pertaining to a holy life, and a pure conversation.
In afflictions - In all our afflictions; referring to all the afflictions and trials which they were called to bear. The following words, in the manner of a climax, specify more particularly the kinds of trials which they were called to endure.
In necessities - This is a stronger term than afflictions, and denotes the distress which arose from want. He everywhere endured adversity. It denotes unavoidable distress and calamity.
In distresses - The word used here (ÏÏενοÏÏÏιÌα stenochoÌria) denotes properly straitness of place, lack of room; then straits, distress, anguish. It is a stronger word than either of those which he had before used. See it explained in the notes on Romans 2:9. Paul means that in all these circumstances he had evinced patience, and had endeavored to act as became a minister of God.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 2 Corinthians 6:4. But in all things approving ourselves — The apostle now proceeds to show how conscientiously himself and his fellow labourers acted, in order to render the ministry of reconciliation effectual to the salvation of men. They not only gave no offence in any thing, but they laboured to manifest themselves to be the genuine ministers of God, in much patience-bearing calmly up under the most painful and oppressive afflictions.
In afflictions — εν ÏλιÏεÏιν. This may signify the series of persecutions and distresses in general; the state of cruel suffering in which the Church of God and the apostles then existed.
In necessities — εν αναγκαιÏ. Straits and difficulties; including all that want and affliction which arose from the impoverished state of the Church.
In distresses — εν ÏÏενοÏÏÏιαιÏ. Such straits and difficulties as were absolutely unavoidable and insurmountable. The word implies, being reduced to a narrow place, driven to a corner, hemmed in on every side, as the Israelites were at the Red Sea; the sea before them, Pharaoh and his host behind them, and Egyptian fortresses on either hand. God alone could bring them out of such difficulties, when their enemies themselves saw that the wilderness had shut them in. So was it often with the apostles; all human help failed, and their deliverance came from God alone.
