2Cor.6.4

2 Corinthians 6:4

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But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

Paul’s Hardships and God’s Grace

Their Ministry Commended

Cross References

John 16:33

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These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Ask in My Name

Acts 9:16

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For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name’s sake.

Ananias Baptizes Saul

The Conversion of Saul

Romans 3:5

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But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man)

God Remains Faithful

All the World Guilty

1 Corinthians 3:5

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Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?

God’s Fellow Workers

Foundations for Living

2 Corinthians 4:8

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We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;

Treasure in Jars of Clay

Paul’s Apostolic Ministry

2 Corinthians 11:23

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Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.

Paul’s Suffering and Service

Paul Defends His Apostleship

2 Corinthians 12:10

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Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

Paul’s Thorn and God’s Grace

A Thorn in the Flesh

2 Timothy 2:24

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And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,