2 Corinthians 6:4 — KJV with Strong's Concordance

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⁴But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

2 Corinthians 6:4 —

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Cross-References

From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 12:10
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
2 Corinthians 4:8
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
2 Corinthians 11:27
In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.
Philippians 4:11-12
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. …
Romans 5:3-4
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; …

Topics

Accusation, False Afflictions and Adversities Anger Apostles Baptism Benevolence Bigotry Brotherly Kindness

Commentary

Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)

(vv. 1-10)

In these verses we have an account of the apostle’s general errand and exhortation to all to whom he preached in every place where he came, with the several arguments and methods he used. Observe, I. The errand or exhortation itself, namely, to comply with the gospel offers of reconciliation—that, being favoured with the gospel, they would not receive this grace of God in vain, 2 Cor. 6:1. The gos…

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown’s Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (1871)

(vv. 4)

4. Translate, to mark the true order of the Greek words, “in everything, as God’s ministers recommending ourselves,” that is, that our hearers may give our message a favorable hearing, through our consistency in every respect, not that they may glorify us. Alluding to 2Co 3:1, he implies, We commend ourselves, not like them by word, but by deed. patience--(2Co 12:12). Put first. “Pure-minded” foll…