Paul began the fourth chapter of 2 Corinthians with the word therefore, which connects the previous context with what follows. In this case, it connects the characteristics of the victorious Christian (2 Corinthians 3) to what God had done for Paul (2 Corinthians 4). What God did for Paul, God does for all of His children in order to help us to become servants. God leads us in victory. God makes us competent. God gives us the New
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