· Translation: KJV

2 Corinthians 4:3Even if our Good News is veiled, it is veiled in those who perish;

The setting

Paul reflects on years of ministry, remembering faces of those who walked away. Some Corinthians are questioning why his powerful gospel doesn't convince everyone.

The emotion here: heartbroken over lost souls, questioning his own effectiveness

The original word

kekalymménon (κεκαλυμμένον) — veiled, like a bride's face covered during ceremony

Why it matters

In Greek mystery religions, sacred truths were deliberately veiled from the uninitiated

Read with care

What most readers miss in 2 Corinthians 4:3

Paul isn't saying God hides truth from people—he's saying some people are perishing because they choose to remain veiled

Common misconceptionPeople think this means God predestines some to hell, but Paul is explaining why his effective ministry still sees rejections—it's about human choice to remain spiritually veiled.

Bible Genome reading

2 Corinthians 4:3 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerPaul
Eraearly_church
Primary emotiongrieving
Literary typeteaching

Emotional genome

Comfort power30%
Quotability50%
Memorability60%
Crisis relevance70%
Standalone60%
Themes:spiritual blindnessevangelism

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2 Corinthians 4:3 comes from the book of 2 Corinthians, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Paul. The dominant emotion in this verse is grieving, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is lamenting. It belongs to the teaching genre of biblical literature. Key themes include spiritual blindness, evangelism. Notable phrases: Good News is veiled; those who perish.

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