We faint not (ουκ εγκακουμεν). Present active indicative of εγκακεω, late verb (εν, κακος) to behave badly in, to give in to evil,…

Introduction to 2 Corinthians Chapter 4

This chapter is intimately connected with the preceding one and is, indeed, merely a statement of th…

Therefore, since we have this ministry.—The ministry referred to is that about which such great things have just been said: the mi…

Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; but have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walkin…

Paul now resumes the theme of 3:6—divine appointment and provision to be a minister of a new covenant. He had no reason to lose heart (cf.[Referenc…

Having this ministry. He now returns to a commendation of himself personally, from which he had digressed into a general discussion regard…

Therefore seeing we have this ministry
The apostle having largely insisted on the difference between the law and the…

The best of people would faint if they did not receive mercy from God. And that mercy which has helped us out, and helped us on, until now, we may …

Having shown the dignity of the New Testament ministry, the Apostle now discusses its exercise. In this regard, he does two things. First, he shows…