1. Source Text: Greek (SBLGNT) 2 Corinthians 4:1:1 ⧉ΔιὰdeeaTherefore 2 Corinthians 4:1:2 ⧉τοῦτοtootothis 2 Corinthians 4:1:3 ⧉ἔχοντεςekhondeshaving 2 Corinthians 4:1:4 ⧉τὴνteenthe 2 Corinthians 4:1:5 ⧉διακονίανtheeakoneeanministry 2 Corinthians 4:1:6 ⧉ταύτηνtafteenthis 2 Corinthians 4:1:7 ⧉καθὼςkathosas 2 Corinthians 4:1:8 ⧉ἠλεήθημενeeleeetheemenwe were shown mercy 2 Corinthians 4:1:9 ⧉οὐκooknot 2 Corinthians 4:1:10 ⧉ἐγκακοῦμενengakoomenwe lose heart |
1. Formal Translation Therefore, having this ministry, just as we were shown mercy, we do not lose heart. |
1. Dynamic Translation Because of this, since we have this ministry and have received mercy, we do not become discouraged. |