OET interlinear 2COR 4:5

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: grammar-connect-words-phrases

γὰρ

for

Here, the word For introduces a further explanation of what Paul said about “the gospel of the glory of Christ” in 4:4. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a word or phrase that introduces further explanation, or you could leave For untranslated. Alternate translation: [As you can see,] or [Indeed,]

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / ellipsis

ἀλλὰ Ἰησοῦν Χριστὸν Κύριον, ἑαυτοὺς δὲ δούλους ὑμῶν

but Jesus Christ /the/_Lord ourselves and slaves ˱of˲_you_all

These two clauses leave out some words that many languages might need to be complete. If it would be helpful in your language, you could supply these words from the first half of the verse. Alternate translation: [but we proclaim the Lord Christ Jesus, and we proclaim ourselves as your servants]

Ἰησοῦν Χριστὸν Κύριον

Jesus Christ /the/_Lord

Here, the phrase Lord Christ Jesus could: (1) give a title or name for Jesus. Alternate translation: [the Lord, who is Christ Jesus] (2) state that Christ Jesus is the Lord. Alternate translation: [Christ Jesus as Lord]

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

διὰ Ἰησοῦν

because_of Jesus

Here Paul could be indicating that he and his fellow workers are servants because of: (1) who Jesus is. Alternate translation: [because of who Jesus is] (2) what Jesus has done. Alternate translation: [because of what Jesus has done] (3) what Jesus wants Paul and his fellow workers to do. Alternate translation: [because that is what Jesus wants]