2 Corinthians 6:4-5
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4 [a]on the contrary, in everything we commend ourselves as ministers of God, through much endurance,[b] in afflictions, hardships, constraints,(A) 5 beatings, imprisonments, riots, labors, vigils, fasts;(B)
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- 6:4a This is the central assertion, the topic statement for the catalogue that follows. We commend ourselves: Paul’s self-commendation is ironical (with an eye on the charges mentioned in 2 Cor 3:1–3) and paradoxical (pointing mostly to experiences that would not normally be considered points of pride but are perceived as such by faith). Cf. also the self-commendation in 2 Cor 11:23–29. As ministers of God: the same Greek word, diakonos, means “minister” and “servant”; cf. 2 Cor 11:23, the central assertion in a similar context, and 1 Cor 3:5.
- 6:4b–5 Through much endurance: this phrase functions as a subtitle; it is followed by an enumeration of nine specific types of trials endured.
2 Corinthians 6:4-5
New International Version
4 Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; 5 in beatings, imprisonments(A) and riots; in hard work, sleepless nights and hunger;(B)
Romans 5:3
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3 Not only that, but we even boast of our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance,
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Romans 5:3
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3 Not only so, but we[a] also glory in our sufferings,(A) because we know that suffering produces perseverance;(B)
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- Romans 5:3 Or let us
Philippians 4:13
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13 I have the strength for everything through him who empowers me.(A)
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Philippians 4:13
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13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.(A)
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