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2 Corinthians 3:4

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

We have this kind of confidence when we approach God, and it all comes through Christ.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Our confidence with God isn't about us being perfect, it's about having Jesus in our corner.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his second letter to the Corinthians to address divisions in the church and defend his ministry against false teachers. In chapter 3, Paul contrasts the old covenant of the law, which was mediated through Moses and brought a sense of inadequacy, with the new covenant through Christ that offers boldness and sufficiency. This verse reflects Paul's confidence in his role as a minister, rooted in his trust in Christ as the source of his relationship with God.

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