KJV ORIGINAL
Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So because we've been given this calling to serve, and we know firsthand what God's mercy feels like, we don't give up.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When you remember how much grace you've received, quitting isn't really an option.
📚 Historical Context
Paul wrote 2 Corinthians to address conflicts in the Corinthian church, including challenges to his authority and the influence of false teachers. In this verse, he highlights that his ministry comes from God's mercy, which gives him the resolve not to give up despite hardships. This letter was likely composed around AD 55-57 during Paul's missionary journeys, when early Christians often faced persecution and internal strife.
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