OET interlinear 2COR 4:1

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: grammar-connect-logic-result

διὰ τοῦτο

because_of this

Here, the word Therefore introduces a conclusion based on what Paul has said, particularly what he said in 3:4–18. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a word or phrase that introduces a conclusion based on what has been said. Alternate translation: “So then” or “Because of that”

Note 2 topic: grammar-connect-logic-result

ἔχοντες

having

Here, the word having introduces a reason why Paul and his fellow workers do not become discouraged. If it would be helpful in your language, you could make the relationship more explicit. Alternate translation: “because we have”

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

καθὼς ἠλεήθημεν

as ˱we˲_/were/_shown_mercy

Here, this phrase could indicate: (1) the way that Paul and his fellow workers received the ministry. Alternate translation: “which we received by God’s mercy” (2) what led to Paul and his fellow workers receiving the ministry, which was their conversions. Alternate translation: “which we received after God had mercy on us”

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / abstractnouns

ἠλεήθημεν

˱we˲_/were/_shown_mercy

If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea of mercy, you could express the idea by using an adjective such as “merciful” or an adverb such as “mercifully.” Alternate translation: “God acted mercifully toward us” or “God was merciful to us”

Note 5 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

οὐκ ἐνκακοῦμεν

not (Some words not found in SR-GNT: διὰ τοῦτο ἔχοντες τὴν διακονίαν ταύτην καθὼς ἠλεήθημεν οὐκ ἐγκακοῦμεν)

Here, the word discouraged could refer to: (1) losing motivation and confidence. Alternate translation: “we do not lose hope” (2) becoming tired or exhausted. Alternate translation: “we do not become tired”