through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)τοῦτο,
hoûtos
the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)ἔχοντες
échō
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)τὴν
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)διακονίαν
diakonía
attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively (eleemosynary) aid, (official) service (especially of the Christian teacher, or technically of the diaconate)ταύτην
hoûtos
the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)καθὼς
kathṓs
just (or inasmuch) as, thatἠλεήθημεν,
ἠλεήθημεν,
I have mercy, show pityοὐκ
ou
the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or notἐγκακοῦμεν,
ekkakéō
to be (bad or) weak, i.e. (by implication) to fail (in heart)
2 Corinthians 4:1 · Greek NT (SBLGNT)
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Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as we received mercy [from God, granting us salvation, opportunities, and blessings], we do not get discouraged nor lose our motivation.
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Today's memory verse · from this session
“Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as we received mercy [from God, granting us salvation, opportunities, and blessings], we do not get discouraged nor lose our motivation.”
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