2 Corinthians 4:5

For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.

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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 4:5

BSB

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

AKJV

For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.

CPDV

For we are not preaching about ourselves, but about Jesus Christ our Lord. We are merely your servants through Jesus.

ERV

For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.

NHEB

For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your slaves because of Jesus.

SMT

For we proclaim not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Corinthians 4:5

ForG1063ConjunctionwepreachG2784Verb notG3756 ourselvesG1438 butG235Conjunction ChristG5547Adjective JesusG2424Noun MasculinetheLordG2962Noun Masculine andG1161Conjunction ourselvesG1438 yourG5216 servantsG1401Noun forG1223Preposition Jesus'G2424Noun Masculine sakeG1223Preposition

Commentary for 2 Corinthians 4:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Corinthians 4:5

Summary

Apostles proclaim Christ while serving congregations humbly

Event

Describing apostolic proclamation priority

Estimated Time Period

c. 55 AD