2 Corinthians 6:4 Meaning
But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
Context Explained
2(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.)
3Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:
4But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
5In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings;
6By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned,
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Thessalonians 2:4
Both verses discuss the integrity of ministry.
2 Timothy 4:5
Both encourage enduring hardships in ministry.
Romans 5:3-4
Both highlight the value of perseverance through trials.
Source: 2 Corinthians 6:4