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2 Corinthians 4:5

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 4:5 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

2 Corinthians 4:5 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

2 Corinthians 4:5 — KJV

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

— 2 Corinthians 4:5 (KJV)

2 Corinthians 4:5 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians

2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.

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Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 4:5

“The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)”

Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:5: preach, christ, jesus

“Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.”

Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:5: preach, christ, jesus

“Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.”

Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:5: ourselves, christ, jesus

“Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;”

Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:5: christ, jesus, lord

“For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: conversation...: or, we live or conduct ourselves as citizens of heaven, or, for obtaining heaven”

Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:5: ourselves, christ, jesus

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey