2 Corinthians 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 Corinthians 4:16

4:16 Therefore we do not despair, ³  but even if our physical body ⁴  is wearing away, our inner person ⁵  is being renewed day by day.

[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.”

[4:16]  ³ tn Or “do not lose heart.”

[4:16]  ⁴ tn Grk “our outer man.”

[4:16]  ⁵ tn Grk “our inner [man].”