8 We are hard pressed on every side, ( V) but not crushed perplexed, ( W) but not in despair 9 persecuted, ( X) but not abandoned ( Y) struck down, but not destroyed. ( S)ħ But we have this treasure in jars of clay ( T) to show that this all-surpassing power is from God ( U) and not from us. 6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” ( Q) made his light shine in our hearts ( R) to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. ( M) 5 For what we preach is not ourselves, ( N) but Jesus Christ as Lord, ( O) and ourselves as your servants ( P) for Jesus’ sake. ( H) 4 The god ( I) of this age ( J) has blinded ( K) the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, ( L) who is the image of God. 3 And even if our gospel ( F) is veiled, ( G) it is veiled to those who are perishing. ( D) On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience ( E) in the sight of God. ( B) 2 Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways ( C) we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. 4 Therefore, since through God’s mercy ( A) we have this ministry, we do not lose heart.
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