2 Corinthians 6:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 6:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 6:4 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in dist..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 6:4 — KJV
“But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, approving: Gr. commending”
— 2 Corinthians 6:4 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 6:4 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.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 6:4
“But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. dishonesty: Gr. shame”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 6:4: things, ourselves, god
“And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard thereof, and all the heathen that were about us saw these things, they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 6:4: things, god, much
“But ye shall be named the Priests of the LORD: men shall call you the Ministers of our God: ye shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and in their glory shall ye boast yourselves.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 6:4: ourselves, ministers, god
“Gird yourselves, and lament, ye priests: howl, ye ministers of the altar: come, lie all night in sackcloth, ye ministers of my God: for the meat offering and the drink offering is withholden from the house of your God.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 6:4: ourselves, ministers, god
“And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; to retain: or, to acknowledge a reprobate...: or, a mind void of judgment or, an unapproving mind”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 6:4: things, approving, god
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