G1161–δέ–de

To the one it is a perfume of death to death; to the other a perfume of life to life. And who is enough for such things?

δὲ de “however”

And this is the certain faith which we have in God through Christ:

δὲ de “now”

Who has made us able to be servants of a new agreement; not of the letter, but of the Spirit: for the letter gives death, but the Spirit gives life.

δὲ de “but”

For if the operation of the law, giving death, recorded in letters on stone, came with glory, so that the eyes of the children of Israel had to be turned away from the face of Moses because of its glory, a glory which was only for a time:

δὲ de “now”

But when it is turned to the Lord, the veil will be taken away.

δὲ de “however”

Now the Lord is the Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there the heart is free.

δὲ de “now”δὲ de “now”

But we all, with unveiled face giving back as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord who is the Spirit.

δὲ de “now”

But if our good news is veiled, it is veiled from those who are on the way to destruction:

δὲ de “however”

For our preaching is not about ourselves, but about Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants through Jesus.

δὲ de “now”

But we have this wealth in vessels of earth, so that it may be seen that the power comes not from us but from God;

δὲ de “now”

So then, death is working in us, but life in you.

δὲ de “however”

But having the same spirit of faith, as it is said in the Writings, The words of my mouth came from the faith in my heart; in the same way, our words are the outcome of our faith;

δὲ de “however”

While our minds are not on the things which are seen, but on the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are for a time; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

δὲ de “however”

Now he who has made us for this very thing is God, who has given us the Spirit as a witness of what is to come.

δὲ de “now”

We are without fear, desiring to be free from the body, and to be with the Lord.

δὲ de “now”

Having in mind, then, the fear of the Lord, we put these things before men, but God sees our hearts; and it is my hope that we may seem right in your eyes.

δὲ de “and”δὲ de “now”

For this reason, from this time forward we have knowledge of no man after the flesh: even if we have had knowledge of Christ after the flesh, we have no longer any such knowledge.

δὲ de “now”

But all things are of God, who has made us at peace with himself through Christ, and has given to us the work of making peace;

δὲ de “And”

We then, working together with God, make our request to you not to take the grace of God to no purpose.

δὲ de “now”

As full of sorrow, but ever glad; as poor, but giving wealth to others; as having nothing, but still having all things.

δὲ de “yet”δὲ de “yet”

It is not our feelings to you which are narrow, but yours to us.

δὲ de “however”

Now to give me back payment of the same sort (I am talking as to my children), let your hearts be wide open to me.

δὲ de “Now”

And what agreement is there between Christ and the Evil One? or what part has one who has faith with one who has not?

δὲ de “now”

And what agreement has the house of God with images? for we are a house of the living God; even as God has said, I will be living among them, and walking with them; and I will be their God, and they will be my people.

δὲ de “now”

And not by his coming only, but by the comfort which he had in you, while he gave us word of your desire, your sorrow, your care for me; so that I was still more glad.

δὲ de “now”