G1161–δέ–de

to the last-named an odor of death predictive of death, and to the others an odor of life predictive of life. And for such service as this who is competent?

δὲ de “however”

Such is the confidence which we have through Christ in the presence of God;

δὲ de “now”

It is He also who has made us competent to serve Him in connexion with a new Covenant, which is not a written code but a Spirit; for the written code inflicts death, but the Spirit gives Life.

δὲ de “but”

If, however, the service that proclaims death--its code being engraved in writing upon stones--came with glory, so that the children of Israel could not look steadily on the face of Moses because of the brightness of his face--a vanishing brightness;

δὲ de “now”

But whenever the heart of the nation shall have returned to the Lord, the veil will be withdrawn.

δὲ de “however”

Now by "the Lord" is meant the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, freedom is enjoyed.

δὲ de “now”δὲ de “now”

And all of us, with unveiled faces, reflecting like bright mirrors the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same likeness, from one degree of radiant holiness to another, even as derived from the Lord the Spirit.

δὲ de “now”

If, however, the meaning of our Good News has been veiled, the veil has been on the hearts of those who are on the way to perdition,

δὲ de “however”

(For we do not proclaim ourselves, but we proclaim Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your bondservants for the sake of Jesus.)

δὲ de “now”

But we have this treasure in a fragile vase of clay, in order that the surpassing greatness of the power may be seen to belong to God, and not to originate in us.

δὲ de “now”

Thus we are constantly dying, while you are in full enjoyment of Life.

δὲ de “however”

But possessing the same Spirit of faith as he who wrote, "I believed, and therefore I have spoken," we also believe, and therefore we speak.

δὲ de “however”

while we look not at things seen, but things unseen; for things seen are temporary, but things unseen are eternal.

δὲ de “however”

And He who formed us with this very end in view is God, who has given us His Spirit as a pledge and foretaste of that bliss.

δὲ de “now”

So we have a cheerful confidence, and we anticipate with greater delight being banished from the body and going home to the Lord.

δὲ de “now”

Therefore, because we realize how greatly the Lord is to be feared, we are endeavouring to win men over, and God recognizes what our motives are, and I hope that you, in your hearts, recognize them too.

δὲ de “and”δὲ de “now”

Therefore for the future we know no one simply as a man. Even if we have known Christ as a man, yet now we do so no longer.

δὲ de “now”

And all this is from God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Christ, and has appointed us to serve in the ministry of reconciliation.

δὲ de “And”

And you also we, as God's fellow workers, entreat not to be found to have received His grace to no purpose.

δὲ de “now”

as sad, but we are always joyful; as poor, but we bestow wealth on many; as having nothing, and yet we securely possess all things.

δὲ de “yet”δὲ de “yet”

There is no narrowness in our love to you: the narrowness is in your own feelings.

δὲ de “however”

And in just requital--I speak as to my children--let your hearts expand also.

δὲ de “Now”

Where can harmony between Christ and Belial be found? Or what participation has a believer with an unbeliever?

δὲ de “now”

And what compact has the Temple of God with idols? For *we* are the Temple of the ever-living God; as God has said, "I will dwell among them, and walk about among them; and will be their God, and it is they who shall be My people."

δὲ de “now”

but also by the fact that he had felt comforted on your account, and by the report which he brought of your eager affection, of your grief, and of your jealousy on my behalf, so that I rejoiced more than ever.

δὲ de “now”