2 Korinterne 4
1 Derfor, da vi have denne Tjeneste efter den Barmhjertighed, som er bleven os til Del, så tabe vi ikke Modet;
Therefore, being engaged in this service and being mindful of the mercy which has been shown us, we are not cowards.
2 men vi have frasagt os de skammelige Smugveje, så vi ikke vandre i Træskhed, ej heller forfalske Guds Ord, men ved Sandhedens Åbenbarelse anbefale os til alle Menneskers Samvittighed for Guds Åsyn.
Nay, we have renounced the secrecy which marks a feeling of shame. We practice no cunning tricks, nor do we adulterate God's Message. But by a full clear statement of the truth we strive to commend ourselves in the presence of God to every human conscience.
3 Men om også vort Evangelium er tildækket, da er det tildækket iblandt dem, som fortabes,
If, however, the meaning of our Good News has been veiled, the veil has been on the hearts of those who are on the way to perdition,
4 dem, i hvem denne Verdens Gud har forblindet de vantros Tanker, for at Lyset ikke skulde skinne fra Evangeliet om Kristi Herlighed, han, som er Guds Billede. (aiōn g165)
in whom the god of this present age has blinded their unbelieving minds so as to shut out the sunshine of the Good News of the glory of the Christ, who is the image of God. (aiōn g165)
5 Thi ikke os selv prædike vi, men Kristus Jesus som Herre, os derimod som eders Tjenere for Jesu Skyld.
(For we do not proclaim ourselves, but we proclaim Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your bondservants for the sake of Jesus.)
6 Thi Gud, som sagde: "Af Mørke skal Lys skinne frem", han har ladet det skinne i vore Hjerter for, at bringe Kundskaben om Guds Herlighed på Kristi Åsyn for Lyset.
For God who said, "Out of darkness let light shine," is He who has shone in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God's glory, which is radiant on the face of Christ.
7 Men denne Skat have vi i Lerkar, for at den overvættes Kraft må være Guds, og ikke fra os,
But we have this treasure in a fragile vase of clay, in order that the surpassing greatness of the power may be seen to belong to God, and not to originate in us.
8 vi, som trænges på alle Måder, men ikke stænges inde, ere tvivlrådige, men ikke fortvivlede,
We are hard pressed, yet never in absolute distress; perplexed, yet never utterly baffled;
9 forfulgte, men ikke forladte, nedslagne, men ikke ihjelslagne,
pursued, yet never left unsuccoured; struck to the ground, yet never slain;
10 altid bærende Jesu Dødelse om i Legemet, for at også Jesu Liv må åbenbares i vort Legeme.
always, wherever we go, carrying with us in our bodies the putting to death of Jesus, so that in our bodies it may also be clearly shown that Jesus lives.
11 Thi altid overgives vi, som leve, til Død for Jesu Skyld, for at også Jesu Liv må åbenbares i vort dødelige Kød.
For we, alive though we are, are continually surrendering ourselves to death for the sake of Jesus, so that in this mortal nature of ours it may also be clearly shown that Jesus lives.
12 Således er Døden virksom i os, men Livet i eder!
Thus we are constantly dying, while you are in full enjoyment of Life.
13 Men efterdi vi have den samme Troens Ånd, som der er skrevet: "Jeg troede, derfor talte jeg," så tro også vi, og derfor tale vi også,
But possessing the same Spirit of faith as he who wrote, "I believed, and therefore I have spoken," we also believe, and therefore we speak.
14 idet vi vide, at han, som oprejste den Herre Jesus, skal også oprejse os med Jesus og fremstille os tillige med eder.
For we know that He who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will raise us also to be with Jesus, and will cause both us and you to stand in His own presence.
15 Thi det sker alt sammen for eders Skyld, for at Nåden må vokse ved at nå til flere, og til Guds Ære forøge Taksigelsen.
For everything is for your sakes, in order that grace, being more richly bestowed because of the thanksgivings of the increased number, may more and more promote the glory of God.
16 Derfor tabe vi ikke Modet; men om også vort udvortes Menneske fortæres, fornyes dog vort indvortes Dag for Dag.
Therefore we are not cowards. Nay, even though our outward man is wasting away, yet our inward man is being renewed day by day.
