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2 Corinthians 4:3

1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;

2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:

4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves 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 preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

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  • 2 Corinthians 3:14

    But their minds were blinded: for until this day remaineth the same vail untaken away in the reading of the old testament; which vail is done away in Christ.

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  • 2 Thessalonians 2:9–11

    Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

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  • 2 Corinthians 2:15–16

    For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:

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  • Matthew 11:25

    At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

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  • 2 Corinthians 4:4

    In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

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  • 1 Thessalonians 1:5

    For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.

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  • Romans 2:16

    In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.

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