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, because we have this ministry, and just as we have received mercy, we do not become discouraged.
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.
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 Men om også vort Evangelium er tildækket, da er det tildækket iblandt dem, som fortabes,
But if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled only to those who are perishing.
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 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 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 Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.
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 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 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 jars of clay, so that it is clear that the exceedingly great power belongs to God and not to us.
8 vi, som trænges på alle Måder, men ikke stænges inde, ere tvivlrådige, men ikke fortvivlede,
We are afflicted in every way, but not overwhelmed. We are perplexed but not filled with despair.
9 forfulgte, men ikke forladte, nedslagne, men ikke ihjelslagne,
We are persecuted but not forsaken. We are struck down but not destroyed.
10 altid bærende Jesu Dødelse om i Legemet, for at også Jesu Liv må åbenbares i vort Legeme.
We always carry in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus also may be shown in our bodies.
11 Thi altid overgives vi, som leve, til Død for Jesu Skyld, for at også Jesu Liv må åbenbares i vort dødelige Kød.
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 Således er Døden virksom i os, men Livet i eder!
So death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.
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 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 idet vi vide, at han, som oprejste den Herre Jesus, skal også oprejse os med Jesus og fremstille os tillige med eder.
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 Thi det sker alt sammen for eders Skyld, for at Nåden må vokse ved at nå til flere, og til Guds Ære forøge Taksigelsen.
Everything is for your sake so that, as grace is spread to many people, thanksgiving may increase to the glory of God.
16 Derfor tabe vi ikke Modet; men om også vort udvortes Menneske fortæres, fornyes dog vort indvortes Dag for Dag.
So we do not become discouraged. Even though outwardly we are wasting away, inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
17 Thi vor Trængsel, som er stakket og let, virker for os over al Måde og Mål en evig Vægt af Herlighed, (aiōnios g166)
For this momentary, light affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory that exceeds all measurement. (aiōnios g166)
18 idet vi ikke se på de synlige Ting, men på de usynlige; thi de synlige ere timelige, men de usynlige ere evige. (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)
