2 Corinthians 6:4
But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
Context
This verse from 2 Corinthians Chapter 6 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul appeals not to receive God's grace in vain: now is the day of salvation. His ministry is authenticated through endurance, genuine love, the word of truth, and the Spirit. He urges the Corinthians not to be unequally yoked with …
Other Translations
but in everything commending ourselves, as ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
but in everything recommending ourselves as God's ministrants; in much patience, in tribulations, in necessities, in distresses,
But in everything making it clear that we are the servants of God, in quiet strength, in troubles, in need, in sorrow,
Cross References
But ye shall be named the Priests of the Lord: men shall call you the Ministers of our God: ye …
The meat offering and the drink offering is cut off from the house of the Lord; the priests, the Lord’s …
Let the priests, the ministers of the Lord, weep between the porch and the altar, and let them say, Spare …
In your patience possess ye your souls.
Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and …
For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name’s sake.
Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.
But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish …
Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;