2 Corinthians 4:3

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Even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.

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  • 1 Cor 1:18 : 18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
  • 2 Cor 3:14 : 14 But their minds were hardened. For to this day, the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away.
  • 2 Cor 4:4 : 4 In their case, the god of this age has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
  • 1 Thess 1:5 : 5 Because our gospel came to you not only in words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit, and with deep conviction. As you know, we lived among you for your sake.
  • 2 Thess 2:9-9 : 9 The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the workings of Satan, with all kinds of power, false signs, and wonders, 10 and with every kind of deceit targeting those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. 11 For this reason, God sends them a powerful delusion, so that they will believe the lie,
  • 1 Tim 1:11 : 11 in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God, which I have been entrusted with.
  • 2 Cor 2:12 : 12 When I came to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ, and a door was opened for me in the Lord,
  • 2 Cor 2:15-16 : 15 For we are the fragrance of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. 16 To one, we are an aroma that brings death; to the other, an aroma that brings life. And who is adequate for such a task?
  • Matt 11:25 : 25 At that time Jesus said, 'I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.'
  • Rom 2:16 : 16 This will take place on the day when God judges the secrets of people through Jesus Christ, according to my gospel.

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  • 2 Cor 4:4-7
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    4In their case, the god of this age has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

    5For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.

    6For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of God's glory displayed in the face of Jesus Christ.

    7But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.

  • 2 Cor 4:1-2
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    1Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as we were shown mercy, we do not lose heart.

    2Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not act deceitfully or distort the word of God, but by revealing the truth, we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God.

  • 2 Cor 3:13-16
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    13not like Moses, who put a veil over his face to prevent the Israelites from seeing the end of what was fading away.

    14But their minds were hardened. For to this day, the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away.

    15But even to this day, whenever Moses is read, a veil lies over their hearts.

    16But whenever someone turns to the Lord, the veil is removed.

  • Eph 4:17-18
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    17Therefore, I say this and testify in the Lord: You should no longer walk as the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their minds.

    18They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardness of their hearts.

  • Mark 4:11-12
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    11He answered them, "The mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those outside, everything is spoken in parables.

    12"So that, 'Though they see, they may see and not perceive; and though they hear, they may hear and not understand; otherwise they might turn back and be forgiven.'

  • 1 Cor 2:7-8
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    7Instead, we speak God's wisdom in a mystery, the hidden wisdom that God predestined before the ages for our glory.

    8This wisdom none of the rulers of this age understood, for if they had understood it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

  • 1 Cor 1:18
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    18For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

  • 2 Thess 2:10
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    10and with every kind of deceit targeting those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved.

  • Col 1:26-27
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    26the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints.

    27To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

  • Col 3:3-4
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    3For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

    4When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.

  • 2 Cor 4:17-18
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    17For our momentary and light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.

    18So we fix our eyes not on what is seen but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

  • Mark 4:22
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    22For nothing is hidden that will not be revealed, and nothing is concealed that will not be brought to light.

  • Eph 3:9
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    9and to bring to light for everyone the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things through Jesus Christ,

  • 1 Thess 2:4
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    4But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak—not to please people, but to please God, who examines our hearts.

  • Eph 3:3-5
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    3that by revelation the mystery was made known to me, as I have briefly written about earlier.

    4By reading this, you are able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,

    5which in past generations was not made known to the sons of men as it has now been revealed to His holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit.

  • 1 Cor 1:21
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    21For since in God’s wisdom the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe.

  • Col 2:3
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    3In him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

  • 2 Thess 2:14
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    14He called you to this through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Rom 16:25
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    25Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past.

  • Luke 8:17
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    17For nothing is hidden that will not be revealed, nor is anything concealed that will not be known and brought to light.

  • Gal 1:6-7
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    6I am amazed that you are so quickly turning away from the One who called you by the grace of Christ to a different gospel—

    7not that there is another gospel, but there are some who are troubling you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ.

  • 2 Thess 1:8
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    8In flaming fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.

  • Luke 24:16
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    16But their eyes were restrained, so they did not recognize him.

  • Rom 2:16
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    16This will take place on the day when God judges the secrets of people through Jesus Christ, according to my gospel.

  • 1 Pet 4:4
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    4They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.

  • 2 Cor 3:18
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    18And we all, with unveiled faces, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory; this transformation comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

  • Col 4:4
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    4Pray that I may reveal it clearly, as I ought to speak.

  • 1 Cor 2:10
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    10Now God has revealed these things to us by His Spirit, for the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God.

  • 2 Cor 4:10-11
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    10We always carry in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be displayed in our body.

    11For we who live are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our mortal bodies.

  • 2 Cor 11:3
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    3But I am afraid that, just as the serpent deceived Eve by its cunning, your minds may be led astray from sincere and pure devotion to Christ.

  • 2 Cor 5:3
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    3because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked.

  • 1 Cor 1:23
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    23But we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to the Jews and foolishness to the Gentiles,

  • Rom 1:19
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    19For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them.