2Cor 4:1 | JFB | STEP | . His Preaching Is Open and Sincere, though to Many the Gospel Is Hidden. For he preaches Christ, not himself: the human vessel is frail that God may have the glory; yet, though frail, faith and the hope of future glory sustain him amidst the decay of the outward man. 1. Therefore-- Greek, "For this cause": Because we have the liberty-giving Spirit of the Lord, and with unveiled face behold His glory ( , ). seeing we have this ministry-- "The ministration of the Spirit" ( , ): the ministry of such a spiritual, liberty-giving Gospel: resuming , . received mercy-- from God, in having had this ministry conferred on us ( ). The sense of "mercy" received from God, makes men active for God ( ). we faint not-- in boldness of speech and action, and patience in suffering ( , , &c.).

‏ 2 Corinthians 4:1

CHAPTER 4

2Co 4:1-18. His Preaching Is Open and Sincere, though to Many the Gospel Is Hidden.

For he preaches Christ, not himself: the human vessel is frail that God may have the glory; yet, though frail, faith and the hope of future glory sustain him amidst the decay of the outward man.

1. Therefore--Greek, "For this cause": Because we have the liberty-giving Spirit of the Lord, and with unveiled face behold His glory (2Co 3:17, 18).

seeing we have this ministry--"The ministration of the Spirit" (2Co 3:8, 9): the ministry of such a spiritual, liberty-giving Gospel: resuming 2Co 3:6, 8.

received mercy--from God, in having had this ministry conferred on us (2Co 3:5). The sense of "mercy" received from God, makes men active for God (1Ti 1:11-13).

we faint not--in boldness of speech and action, and patience in suffering (2Co 4:2, 8-16, &c.).