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2 CORINTHIANS 4

HOW TO HANDLE THE SCRIPTURES (4:1-7)

As practiced by Paul the apostle (4:1-2, 5-7)

His approach in regard to the divine message (4:1-2, 5)

He does not use secret and shameful methods (4:1-2a).

He does not distort the Word of God (4:2b).

He preaches Jesus and not himself (4:5).

His attitude in regard to the human messenger (4:6-7)

The illustration (4:6-7a):

The implication (4:7b):

As practiced by Satan, the adversary (4:3-4):

HOW TO HANDLE SUFFERING (4:8-18):

The reality of suffering (4:8-9):

Pressed on every side by troubles (4:8a)

Perplexed but not giving up (4:8b)

Hunted down but not abandoned (4:9a)

Knocked down but able to keep going (4:9b)

The (desired) reaction to suffering (4:10-13)

Paul shares in the death of Jesus so that the life of Jesus may be seen (4:10).

He lives under constant danger so that Jesus will be obvious to them (4:11-12).

He continues to preach (4:13).

The rewards of suffering (4:14-18)

Concerning the future (4:14):

Concerning the present (4:16-18):