The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. Cross References Matthew 13:22The seed sown among the thorns is the one who hears the word, but the worries of this world and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. John 1:18 No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is Himself God and is at the Father's side, has made Him known. John 12:31 Now judgment is upon this world; now the prince of this world will be cast out. Acts 26:18 to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.' Acts 26:23 that Christ would suffer, and as the first to rise from the dead, He would proclaim light to our people and to the Gentiles." 2 Corinthians 2:11 in order that Satan should not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes. 2 Corinthians 2:12 Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and a door stood open for me in the Lord, 2 Corinthians 3:14 But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed. 2 Corinthians 3:18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Galatians 1:4 who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, Philippians 2:6 Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, Colossians 1:15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 1 Timothy 1:11 that agrees with the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted. Hebrews 1:3 The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. Hebrews 6:4 It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, 1 John 2:11 But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness. He does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes. Chapter Outline 1. Paul declares how he has used all sincerity and diligence in preaching the gospel,7. and how his troubles and persecutions did redound to the praise of God's power, 12. to the benefit of the church, 16. and to the apostle's own eternal glory. Jump to Previous Age Believe Blind Blinded Christ Dawn Enlightening Faith Glad Glorious Glory Good Gospel Image Light Minds News Present Shine Shining Shut Sunshine Thoughts Unbelievers Unbelieving WorldJump to Next Age Believe Blind Blinded Christ Dawn Enlightening Faith Glad Glorious Glory Good Gospel Image Light Minds News Present Shine Shining Shut Sunshine Thoughts Unbelievers Unbelieving World |
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge the god. Matthew 4:8, 9 John 12:31, 40 John 14:30 John 16:11 1 Corinthians 10:20 Ephesians 2:2 Ephesians 6:12 1 John 5:19 Revelation 20:2, 3 blinded. 2 Corinthians 3:14 1 Kings 22:22 Isaiah 6:10 John 12:40 test. 2 Corinthians 4:6 2 Corinthians 3:8, 9, 11, 18 John 8:12 John 12:35 Acts 26:18 Colossians 1:27 1 Timothy 1:11 Titus 2:13 the image. John 1:14, 18 John 12:45 John 14:9, 10 John 15:24 Philippians 2:6 Colossians 1:15 Hebrews 1:3 shine. 2 Corinthians 4:6 Psalm 50:2 Isaiah 60:1, 2 2 Peter 1:19 1 John 2:8 Links 2 Corinthians 4:4 NIV2 Corinthians 4:4 NLT 2 Corinthians 4:4 ESV 2 Corinthians 4:4 NASB 2 Corinthians 4:4 KJV 2 Corinthians 4:4 Bible Apps 2 Corinthians 4:4 Parallel 2 Corinthians 4:4 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 4:4 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 4:4 French Bible 2 Corinthians 4:4 German Bible 2 Corinthians 4:4 Commentaries Bible Hub |