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2 Corinthians 4

2 Cor. 4:10 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Always
pantote (Greek #3842)
every when, i.e. at all times
KJV usage: alway(-s), ever(-more).
Pronounce: pan'-tot-eh
Origin: from 3956 and 3753
bearinga about
periphero (Greek #4064)
to convey around, i.e. transport hither and thither
KJV usage: bear (carry) about.
Pronounce: per-ee-fer'-o
Origin: from 4012 and 5342
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
the body
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
soma (Greek #4983)
the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
KJV usage: bodily, body, slave.
Pronounce: so'-mah
Origin: from 4982
the dying
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
nekrosis (Greek #3500)
decease; figuratively, impotency
KJV usage: deadness, dying.
Pronounce: nek'-ro-sis
Origin: from 3499
of the Lord
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
Jesus
Iesous (Greek #2424)
Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
KJV usage: Jesus.
Pronounce: ee-ay-sooce'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03091)
, that
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
the life
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
zoe (Greek #2222)
life (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: life(-time). Compare 5590.
Pronounce: dzo-ay'
Origin: from 2198
b also
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
of Jesus
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Iesous (Greek #2424)
Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
KJV usage: Jesus.
Pronounce: ee-ay-sooce'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03091)
might be made manifest
phaneroo (Greek #5319)
to render apparent (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: appear, manifestly declare, (make) manifest (forth), shew (self).
Pronounce: fan-er-o'-o
Origin: from 5318
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
our
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
body
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
soma (Greek #4983)
the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively
KJV usage: bodily, body, slave.
Pronounce: so'-mah
Origin: from 4982
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Gal. 6:17• 17From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus. (Gal. 6:17)
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2 Tim. 2:11‑12• 11It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:
 12If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us: (2 Tim. 2:11‑12)

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The Lord Jesus

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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2 Cor. 1:5,9• 5For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.
 9But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead: (2 Cor. 1:5,9)
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Rom. 8:17‑18• 17And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
 18For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. (Rom. 8:17‑18)
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Gal. 6:17• 17From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus. (Gal. 6:17)
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Phil. 3:10‑11• 10That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
 11If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. (Phil. 3:10‑11)
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Col. 1:24• 24Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church: (Col. 1:24)
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2 Cor. 13:4• 4For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you. (2 Cor. 13:4)
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John 14:19• 19Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also. (John 14:19)
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Acts 18:9‑10• 9Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:
 10For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city. (Acts 18:9‑10)
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Rom. 8:17• 17And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. (Rom. 8:17)
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2 Tim. 2:11• 11It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: (2 Tim. 2:11)
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1 Peter 4:13• 13But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. (1 Peter 4:13)
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Rev. 1:17• 17And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last: (Rev. 1:17)
• He went about everywhere as one that realized Christ's portion, in the world, at all times applying death to the body, keeping it down as dead. It is the power of the cross applied to that which otherwise craves present ease and enjoyment. (“Notes on 2 Corinthians 4:7-11” by W. Kelly)
• It is the activity of the natural life which hinders the working and manifestation of the life of Jesus. Hence the importance of ever applying by faith the putting to death (ωέκρωσιν) of Jesus, in its moral power, to the body, disallowing its energy by holding it for dead, that the life of Jesus also may be shown out. (“Notes on 2 Corinthians 4:7-11” by W. Kelly)
• The more the natural man was annihilated, the more was it evident that a power was there which was not of man. (“2 Corinthians 4” by J.N. Darby)
• It is well to notice that the apostle does not say the death of Jesus. The death of Christ has indeed set the believer beyond the power of death and judgment in an entirely new place before God in Christ. Here, however, the apostle speaks, not of the death of Jesus as making atonement before God, but of the dying of Jesus as the holy Martyr suffering at the hands of men. When dying on the Cross, He was the object of reproach and scorn of men — the One upon Whom they heaped every insult and indignity. We cannot share in the atoning sufferings of His death under the hand of God, but we can share in our measure in the martyr sufferings when dying at the hands of men. (“2 Corinthians 4” by H. Smith)
• The dying of Jesus....it is His willingness to be reduced to nothing as a righteous Martyr. (“A True Christian Minister Has Personal Exercises Regarding the Ministry He Carries: 2 Corinithains 4” by B. Anstey)
• But note, it was not God who broke those earthen pitchers that Gideon’s men held; his men broke them. This shows that God’s servants need to be exercised about the breaking of the vessel. When that same exercise of self-abnegation is borne out in us in practical experience, the life of “Jesus” will also be “manifest” in us. (“A True Christian Minister Has Personal Exercises Regarding the Ministry He Carries: 2 Corinithains 4” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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always bearing about in the body the dyingn of Jesus, that the life also of Jesus may be manifested in our body;

JND Translation Notes

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Or "putting to death." The word implies the moral character of death, not only the fact of death. The same word is used in Rom. 4.19, "the deadening" of Sarah's womb.

W. Kelly Translation

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always bearing about in thea body the dyingb of Jesusc, that the life also of Jesus may be manifested in our bodyd.

WK Translation Notes

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a
Many authorities give "our."
b
Or, "putting to death." "Dying" (nekrōsin) is stated to have a passive or rather neutral sense as well as active, it is not simply deadness, nor is it the state of death, but the act of dying.
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Some MSS. add "Christ." The T. R. gives the prefix "the Lord," but the best support the text followed here.
d
Some MSS. read "bodies."