2 Corinthians 4:4

King James Version (KJV)

In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

Translations

2 Corinthians 4:4 - Amplified Bible

For the god of this world has blinded the unbelievers' minds [that they should not discern the truth], preventing them from seeing the illuminating light of the Gospel of the glory of Christ (the Messiah), Who is the Image {and} Likeness of God.

2 Corinthians 4:4 - American Standard Version

in whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not dawn upon them.

2 Corinthians 4:4 - Bible in Basic English

Because the god of this world has made blind the minds of those who have not faith, so that the light of the good news of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, might not be shining on them.

2 Corinthians 4:4 - Darby Bible

in whom the god of this world has blinded the thoughts of the unbelieving, so that the radiancy of the glad tidings of the glory of the Christ, who is [the] image of God, should not shine forth [for them].

2 Corinthians 4:4 - English Standard Version

In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

2 Corinthians 4:4 - King James Version

In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

2 Corinthians 4:4 - La Biblia de las Americas

en los cuales el dios de este mundo ha cegado el entendimiento de los incrédulos, para que no vean el resplandor del evangelio de la gloria de Cristo, que es la imagen de Dios.

2 Corinthians 4:4 - The Message

2 Corinthians 4:4 - New American Standard Bible

in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

2 Corinthians 4:4 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

en los cuales el dios de este mundo ha cegado el entendimiento (la mente) de los incrédulos, para que no vean el resplandor del evangelio de la gloria de Cristo, que es la imagen de Dios.

2 Corinthians 4:4 - World English Bible

in whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not dawn on them.

2 Corinthians 4:4 - Young's Living Translation

in whom the god of this age did blind the minds of the unbelieving, that there doth not shine forth to them the enlightening of the good news of the glory of the Christ, who is the image of God;

2 Corinthians 4:4 - Additional Comments

That veil (see verse 3) is Satan, who blinds unbelievers eyes to see the light of the gospel. When we pray for someone to become a Christian, we should pray that Satan be no allowed to blind their eyes to the gospel, so they can see it clearly. Sometimes a person may choose to reject Christ because the veil has prevented them from seeing the gospel clearly. And it can only be through prayer that the veil may be lifted, i.e. through God.s power. Therefore, it is critical that prayer accompany sharing the gospel.

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