2 Corinthians, 4

Commentary

In 2 Corinthians 4, Paul continues to explain the nature of his ministry and the power of the gospel. He begins by emphasizing the importance of the gospel, which is the power of God for salvation. He then explains that the gospel is veiled to those who are perishing, but is revealed to those who are being saved. Paul then goes on to explain that he and his fellow ministers are servants of the gospel, and that they are entrusted with the task of proclaiming it. Paul then goes on to explain the nature of his ministry. He states that he and his fellow ministers are like jars of clay, which are fragile and easily broken. However, the power of the gospel is not in the jars, but in the power of God. Paul then explains that he and his fellow ministers are afflicted in every way, but they are not crushed. They are perplexed, but not driven to despair. They are persecuted, but not forsaken. They are struck down, but not destroyed. Paul then goes on to explain that he and his fellow ministers are always carrying around in their bodies the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in their bodies. He states that they are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be revealed in their mortal bodies. Paul then concludes by emphasizing the importance of the gospel. He states that the gospel is the power of God for salvation, and that it is the only thing that can bring about true transformation in the lives of those who believe. He states that the gospel is the only thing that can bring about true life in the midst of death. In 2 Corinthians 4, Paul emphasizes the

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