OET interlinear 2COR 4:3

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: grammar-connect-words-phrases

δὲ

but

Here, the word But introduces a development from what Paul said in the previous verse (4:2). In this verse, he explains that, although they reveal “the truth,” it may be veiled to some people. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a word or phrase that introduces this kind of development. Alternate translation: [Now] or [However,]

Note 2 topic: grammar-connect-condition-fact

εἰ & καὶ

if & also

Here Paul could be using even if to introduce: (1) something that he thinks really is true. Alternate translation: [even though] (2) something that he thinks might be true. Alternate translation: [supposing that]

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

ἔστιν κεκαλυμμένον τὸ εὐαγγέλιον ἡμῶν, ἐν τοῖς ἀπολλυμένοις ἐστὶν κεκαλυμμένον

is /having_been/_concealed the gospel ˱of˲_us in the_‹ones› perishing ˱it˲_is /having_been/_concealed

Here Paul again uses the language of “veiling,” just as he did in 3:12–18. A gospel that is veiled is one that people do not understand or believe in. If possible, express the idea the same way you did in 3:12–18. Alternate translation: [it is as though a veil hides our gospel, this happens to the ones perishing]

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / activepassive

εἰ & ἔστιν κεκαλυμμένον τὸ εὐαγγέλιον ἡμῶν, ἐν & ἐστὶν κεκαλυμμένον

if & is /having_been/_concealed the gospel ˱of˲_us in & ˱it˲_is /having_been/_concealed

If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you could express the idea in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. If possible, avoid stating who does the veiling and instead refer to how a veil hides the gospel. Alternate translation: [if a veil covers our gospel, this happens for]

Note 5 topic: figures-of-speech / extrainfo

τοῖς ἀπολλυμένοις

the_‹ones› perishing

Christians disagree over whether God causes people to perish or whether people cause themselves to perish. The word that Paul uses here intentionally does not include the person who causes the perishing. If possible, your translation also should avoid stating who causes the perishing. See how you translated the similar phrase in 2:15. Alternate translation: [the ones on the path to destruction] or [the ones who are not being saved]