2 Corinthians 6:4 net — But as God’s servants, we have commended ourselves in every way, with great endurance, in persecutions, in difficulties…

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"But as God’s servants, we have commended ourselves in every way, with great endurance, in persecutions, in difficulties, in distresses,"

— 2 Corinthians 6:4, NET Bible

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2 Corinthians 6 — Context

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God’s Suffering Servants Now because we are fellow workers, we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain.

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For he says,“I heard you at the acceptable time, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Look, now is the acceptable time; look, now is the day of salvation!

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We do not give anyone an occasion for taking an offense in anything, so that no fault may be found with our ministry.

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But as God’s servants, we have commended ourselves in every way, with great endurance, in persecutions, in difficulties, in distresses,

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in beatings, in imprisonments, in riots, in troubles, in sleepless nights, in hunger,

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by purity, by knowledge, by patience, by benevolence, by the Holy Spirit, by genuine love,

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by truthful teaching, by the power of God, with weapons of righteousness both for the right hand and for the left,

2 Corinthians 6:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 6:4 say?
2 Corinthians 6:4 in the NET Bible reads: “But as God’s servants, we have commended ourselves in every way, with great endurance, in persecutions, in difficulties, in distresses,”
Where is 2 Corinthians 6:4 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 6:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 6, verse 4.
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 6:4.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 6:4 in?
2 Corinthians 6:4 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 6:4?
2 Corinthians 6:4 reads (NET): “But as God’s servants, we have commended ourselves in every way, with great endurance, in persecutions, in difficulties, in distresses,” 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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