Corinthios Ii 4
1 Ideo habentes administrationem, juxta quod misericordiam consecuti sumus, non deficimus,
Therefore, because we have this ministry, and just as we have received mercy, we do not become discouraged.
2 sed abdicamus occulta dedecoris, non ambulantes in astutia, neque adulterantes verbum Dei, sed in manifestatione veritatis commendantes nosmetipsos ad omnem conscientiam hominum coram Deo.
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.
3 Quod si etiam opertum est Evangelium nostrum, in iis, qui pereunt, est opertum:
But if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled only to those who are perishing.
4 in quibus Deus hujus sæculi excæcavit mentes infidelium, ut non fulgeat illis illuminatio Evangelii gloriæ Christi, qui est imago Dei. (aiōn g165)
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)
5 Non enim nosmetipsos prædicamus, sed Jesum Christum Dominum nostrum: nos autem servos vestros per Jesum:
For we do not proclaim ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.
6 quoniam Deus, qui dixit de tenebris lucem splendescere, ipse illuxit in cordibus nostris ad illuminationem scientiæ claritatis Dei, in facie Christi Jesu.
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.
7 Habemus autem thesaurum istum in vasis fictilibus: ut sublimitas sit virtutis Dei, et non ex nobis.
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.
8 In omnibus tribulationem patimur, sed non angustiamur: aporiamur, sed non destituimur:
We are afflicted in every way, but not overwhelmed. We are perplexed but not filled with despair.
9 persecutionem patimur, sed non derelinquimur: dejicimur, sed non perimus:
We are persecuted but not forsaken. We are struck down but not destroyed.
10 semper mortificationem Jesu in corpore nostro circumferentes, ut et vita Jesu manifestetur in corporibus nostris.
We always carry in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus also may be shown in our bodies.
11 Semper enim nos, qui vivimus, in mortem tradimur propter Jesum: ut et vita Jesu manifestetur in carne nostra mortali.
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.
12 Ergo mors in nobis operatur, vita autem in vobis.
So death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.
13 Habentes autem eumdem spiritum fidei, sicut scriptum est: Credidi, propter quod locutus sum: et nos credimus, propter quod et loquimur:
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,
14 scientes quoniam qui suscitavit Jesum, et nos cum Jesu suscitabit, et constituet vobiscum.
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.
15 Omnia enim propter vos: ut gratia abundans, per multos in gratiarum actione, abundet in gloriam Dei.
Everything is for your sake so that, as grace is spread to many people, thanksgiving may increase to the glory of God.
16 Propter quod non deficimus: sed licet is, qui foris est, noster homo corrumpatur, tamen is, qui intus est, renovatur de die in diem.
So we do not become discouraged. Even though outwardly we are wasting away, inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
17 Id enim, quod in præsenti est momentaneum et leve tribulationis nostræ, supra modum in sublimitate æternum gloriæ pondus operatur in nobis, (aiōnios g166)
For this momentary, light affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory that exceeds all measurement. (aiōnios g166)
18 non contemplantibus nobis quæ videntur, sed quæ non videntur. Quæ enim videntur, temporalia sunt: quæ autem non videntur, æterna sunt. (aiōnios g166)
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)
