2 Corinthians 4:5

King James Version (KJV)

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

Translations

2 Corinthians 4:5 - Amplified Bible

For what we preach is not ourselves but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves [merely] as your servants (slaves) for Jesus' sake.

2 Corinthians 4:5 - American Standard Version

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

2 Corinthians 4:5 - Bible in Basic English

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

2 Corinthians 4:5 - Darby Bible

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

2 Corinthians 4:5 - English Standard Version

For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.

2 Corinthians 4:5 - King James Version

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

2 Corinthians 4:5 - La Biblia de las Americas

Porque no nos predicamos a nosotros mismos, sino a Cristo Jesùs como Señor, y a nosotros como siervos vuestros por amor de Jesùs.

2 Corinthians 4:5 - The Message

Remember, our Message is not about ourselves; we’re proclaiming Jesus Christ, the Master. All we are is messengers, errand runners from Jesus for you. It started when God said, "Light up the darkness!" and our lives filled up with light as we saw and understood God in the face of Christ, all bright and beautiful.

2 Corinthians 4:5 - New American Standard Bible

For we do not preach ourselves but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your bond-servants for Jesus' sake.

2 Corinthians 4:5 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Porque no nos predicamos a nosotros mismos, sino a Cristo Jesùs como Señor, y a nosotros como siervos de ustedes por amor de Jesùs.

2 Corinthians 4:5 - World English Bible

For we don`t preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus` sake.

2 Corinthians 4:5 - Young's Living Translation

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

2 Corinthians 4:5 - Additional Comments

One of the tests of a true ministry of God is to see what is the center of the ministry. Is it the person or is it Christ? (E.g. Benny Hinn) And, the true test of a leader is to see if they are a servant, for the sake of Jesus. What is your true character like? Your true character is revealed when there is no accountability, and when you and God are alone together. God knows your heart (better than you do!). See Psalms 139:23-24. make sure that your heart is pure in your ministry activities. Make sure you have no hidden agenda.

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