2 Corinthians 4:5 “For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and oursel…”

2 Corinthians 4:5

For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.

World English Bible

For we don’t preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake,

American Standard Version

For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.

Geneva Bible 1599

For we preach not our selues, but Christ Iesus the Lord, and our selues your seruaunts for Iesus sake.

Darby Translation

For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus Lord, and ourselves your bondmen for Jesus' sake.

Young's Literal Translation

for not ourselves do we preach, but Christ Jesus — Lord, and ourselves your servants because of Jesus;

Bible in Basic English

For our preaching is not about ourselves, but about Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants through Jesus.

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Cross references

“we”

1 Corinthians 1:23 Philippians 1:15 1 Corinthians 1:13–15 Titus 1:11 2 Peter 2:3 Matthew 3:11

1 Corinthians 1:23 · BSB

but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,

Philippians 1:15 · BSB

It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.

1 Corinthians 1:13–15 · BSB

Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized into the name of Paul?

Titus 1:11 · BSB

who must be silenced. For the sake of dishonorable gain, they undermine entire households and teach things they should not.

2 Peter 2:3 · BSB

In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep.

Matthew 3:11 · BSB

I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.

“Christ”

Philippians 2:11 1 Corinthians 12:3 Matthew 23:8 Acts 2:36 Acts 5:31 Acts 10:36

Philippians 2:11 · BSB

and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

1 Corinthians 12:3 · BSB

Therefore I inform you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 23:8 · BSB

But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.

Acts 2:36 · BSB

Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!”

Acts 5:31 · BSB

God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.

Acts 10:36 · BSB

He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

“and”

2 Corinthians 1:24 Galatians 5:13 1 Corinthians 9:19–23 2 Timothy 2:10 Matthew 20:25–27 2 Corinthians 5:14

2 Corinthians 1:24 · BSB

Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm.

Galatians 5:13 · BSB

For you, brothers, were called to freedom; but do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh. Rather, serve one another in love.

1 Corinthians 9:19–23 · BSB

Though I am free of obligation to anyone, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.

2 Timothy 2:10 · BSB

For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

Matthew 20:25–27 · BSB

But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.

2 Corinthians 5:14 · BSB

For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that One died for all, therefore all died.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

4The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

6For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

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