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2 Corinthians 4:3

1 Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart.

2 Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.

4 The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

5 For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.

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BSB
And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.
KJV
But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:
WEB
Even if our Good News is veiled, it is veiled in those who are dying,
ASV
And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled in them that perish:
DARBY
But if also our gospel is veiled, it is veiled in those that are lost;
BLB
But if indeed our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those perishing,
ÅB
Er da enn vårt evangelium skjult, så er det skjult blant dem som går fortapt,
OTB
Og selv om vårt evangelium er tildekket, er det tildekket bare for dem som er fortapt,
B1930
Er da enn vårt evangelium skjult, så er det skjult blandt dem som går fortapt,

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Cross references

  • 1 Corinthians 1:18

    For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

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  • 2 Corinthians 3:14

    But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed.

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  • 2 Thessalonians 2:9–11

    The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder,

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  • 2 Corinthians 2:15–16

    For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.

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  • Matthew 11:25

    At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.

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  • 2 Corinthians 4:4

    The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

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  • 1 Thessalonians 1:5

    because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.

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  • Romans 2:16

    on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel.

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