2 Corinthians 4:1-6:18 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

The apostle had, in the foregoing chapter, been magnifying his office, upon the consideration of the excellency or glory of that gospel about which he did officiate; and now in this chapter his design is to vindicate their ministry from the accusation of false teachers, who charged them as deceitful workers, or endeavoured to prejudice the minds of the people against them on account of their sufferings. He tells them, therefore, how they believed, and how they showed their value for their... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

4:1-6 Since therefore this part of God's service has been given to us, even as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart. But we have refused to have anything to do with hidden and shameful methods. We do not act with unscrupulous cleverness. We do not adulterate the word which God gave us to preach. But by making the truth clear, we commend ourselves to the human conscience in all its forms in the sight of God. But if in fact the good news that we preach is veiled to some, it is veiled in... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore seeing we have this ministry ,.... The apostle having largely insisted on the difference between the law and the Gospel, the ministration of the one and of the other, proceeds to give an account of his own conduct, and that of his fellow apostles and ministers: "we", says he, "faint not"; under all the reproaches cast upon us, persecutions raised against us, and tribulations that attend us; we do not sink in our spirits, or give out from the ministry; we go on cheerfully in our... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 4:1

Seeing we have this ministry - The Gospel, of which he gave that noble account which we read in the preceding chapter. We faint not - We meet with many tribulations, but are supported in and through all by the grace of the Gospel. Instead of ουκ εκκακουμεν , we faint not, ουκ εγκακουμεν , we act not wickedly, is the reading of ADFG, and some others. Wakefield thinks it the genuine reading; it certainly makes a very good sense with what goes before and what follows. If we follow this... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 4:1

Verse 1 1.Having this ministry. He now returns to a commendation of himself personally, from which he had digressed into a general discussion, in reference to the dignity of the gospel. As, therefore, he has been treating of the nature of the gospel, so he now shows how faithful and upright a minister of it he is. He has previously shown, what is the true gospel of Christ. He now shows what he preaches to be such. “Having,” says he, “this ministry” — that ministry, the excellence of which he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore . Because of the freedom and open vision of the gospel. As we have received mercy. Gratitude for a mercy so undeserved ( 1 Timothy 1:13 ) makes us fearless and vigorous in a ministry so glorious ( Acts 20:23 , Acts 20:24 ). We faint not. The word implies the maintenance of a holy courage ( 1 Corinthians 16:13 ) and perseverance ( 2 Thessalonians 3:13 ). It occurs again in 2 Corinthians 4:16 , and in Luke 18:1 ; Galatians 6:9 ; Ephesians 3:13 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 4:1-2

"Therefore seeing we have this ministry," etc. These words present to us a true minister of Christ as he is in himself and in his labours, that is, his character and work. I. HIS CHARACTER . It is here suggested that his character is marked by three things. 1 . Its strength . "Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not." Having in mercy such a gospel as this to preach, we are not disheartened. "We faint not;" on the contrary, we are... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 4:1-2

"By manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God." The great work of the Christian ministry is to set forth before men the truth . But we are not to understand by that term all truth or any truth. Reference is precisely to that truth about God, and his relations with men, which had been partially revealed before, and was fully disclosed in Jesus Christ the Saviour. That special truth had been committed to the trust of the apostles. They... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

It is still "this ministry." The question, "Who is sufficient for these things?" has been answered in part by a statement of his "sincerity" and "plainness of speech," and he now proceeds to Speak of his courage and steady zeal. "We faint not," allowing no difficulties or dangers to dishearten us. But what was the nature or spirit of this resolute energy? Energetic men, brave men, who are bent on their purpose, are not always choice or chary of the means employed to gain their ends. "Hidden... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

I. WITH FAITH . Many preach with despair and prepare the way for failure. We should reflect that the preaching of the gospel is the divinely appointed way for saving men. We are likely to have success if we lay hold of God when we seek to lay hold of men. Our own salvation furnishes abundant evidence of the Divine power to save. "God shined in our hearts" ( 2 Corinthians 4:6 ); "We obtained mercy" ( 2 Corinthians 4:1 ). What God has done for us he can do for others. And we have the... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Corinthians 4:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 4:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Corinthians 4:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 4:1

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 4:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 4:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

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