2 Corinthians 4:6 net — For God, who said“Let light shine out of darkness,” is the one who shined in our hearts to give us the light of the glo…

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"For God, who said“Let light shine out of darkness,” is the one who shined in our hearts to give us the light of the glorious knowledge of God in the face of Christ."

— 2 Corinthians 4:6, NET Bible

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2 Corinthians 4 — Context

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But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled only to those who are perishing,

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among whom the god of this age has blinded the minds of those who do not believe so they would not see the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God.

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

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For God, who said“Let light shine out of darkness,” is the one who shined in our hearts to give us the light of the glorious knowledge of God in the face of Christ.

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An Eternal Weight of Glory But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that the extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us.

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We are experiencing trouble on every side, but are not crushed; we are perplexed, but not driven to despair;

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we are persecuted, but not abandoned; we are knocked down, but not destroyed,

2 Corinthians 4:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 4:6 say?
2 Corinthians 4:6 in the NET Bible reads: “For God, who said“Let light shine out of darkness,” is the one who shined in our hearts to give us the light of the glorious knowledge of God in the face of Christ.”
Where is 2 Corinthians 4:6 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 4:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 4, verse 6.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 4:6.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 4:6 in?
2 Corinthians 4:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 4:6?
2 Corinthians 4:6 reads (NET): “For God, who said“Let light shine out of darkness,” is the one who shined in our hearts to give us the light of the glorious knowledge of God in the face of Christ.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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