4:1 Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart.

Therefore, we (excl.) do not become dejected, because we have this ministry by the mercy of God.
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So we do not despair, because God had compassion on us and gave to us this work of serving in/under the new covenant.

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