2 Corinthians 4
1 Therefore, because we have this ministry, and just as we have received mercy, we do not become discouraged.
Derfor, da vi have denne Tjeneste efter den Barmhjertighed, som er bleven os til Del, saa tabe vi ikke Modet;
2 Instead, we have rejected secret and shameful ways. We do not live by craftiness, and we do not mishandle the word of God. By presenting the truth, we recommend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God.
men vi have frasagt os de skammelige Smugveje, saa vi ikke vandre i Træskhed, ej heller forfalske Guds Ord, men ved Sandhedens Aabenbarelse anbefale os til alle Menneskers Samvittighed for Guds Aasyn.
3 But if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled only to those who are perishing.
Men om ogsaa vort Evangelium er tildækket, da er det tildækket iblandt dem, som fortabes,
4 In their case, the god of this world has blinded their unbelieving minds. As a result, they are not able to see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. (aiōn g165)
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)
5 For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.
Thi ikke os selv prædike vi, men Kristus Jesus som Herre, os derimod som eders Tjenere for Jesu Skyld.
6 For God is the one who said, “Light will shine out of darkness.” He has shone in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the presence of Jesus Christ.
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 paa Kristi Aasyn for Lyset.
7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay, so that it is clear that the exceedingly great power belongs to God and not to us.
Men denne Skat have vi i Lerkar, for at den overvættes Kraft maa være Guds, og ikke fra os,
8 We are afflicted in every way, but not overwhelmed. We are perplexed but not filled with despair.
vi, som trænges paa alle Maader, men ikke stænges inde, ere tvivlraadige, men ikke fortvivlede,
9 We are persecuted but not forsaken. We are struck down but not destroyed.
forfulgte, men ikke forladte, nedslagne, men ikke ihjelslagne,
10 We always carry in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus also may be shown in our bodies.
altid bærende Jesu Dødelse om i Legemet, for at ogsaa Jesu Liv maa aabenbares i vort Legeme.
11 We who are alive are always carrying around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may be shown in our body.
Thi altid overgives vi, som leve, til Død for Jesu Skyld, for at ogsaa Jesu Liv maa aabenbares i vort dødelige Kød.
12 So death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.
Saaledes er Døden virksom i os, men Livet i eder!
13 But we have the same spirit of faith according to that which was written: “I believed, and so I spoke.” We also believe, and so we also speak,
Men efterdi vi have den samme Troens Aand, som der er skrevet: „Jeg troede, derfor talte jeg, ‟ saa tro ogsaa vi, og derfor tale vi ogsaa,
14 because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus will also raise us with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence.
idet vi vide, at han, som oprejste den Herre Jesus, skal ogsaa oprejse os med Jesus og fremstille os tillige med eder.
15 Everything is for your sake so that, as grace is spread to many people, thanksgiving may increase to the glory of God.
Thi det sker alt sammen for eders Skyld, for at Naaden maa vokse ved at naa til flere, og til Guds Ære forøge Taksigelsen.
16 So we do not become discouraged. Even though outwardly we are wasting away, inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
Derfor tabe vi ikke Modet; men om ogsaa vort udvortes Menneske fortæres, fornyes dog vort indvortes Dag for Dag.
17 For this momentary, light affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory that exceeds all measurement. (aiōnios g166)
Thi vor Trængsel, som er stakket og let, virker for os over al Maade og Maal en evig Vægt af Herlighed, (aiōnios g166)
18 For we are not watching for things that are seen, but for things that are unseen. The things that we can see are temporary, but the things that are unseen are eternal. (aiōnios g166)
idet vi ikke se paa de synlige Ting, men paa de usynlige; thi de synlige ere timelige, men de usynlige ere evige. (aiōnios g166)
