4:5a For we do not proclaim ourselves,

For we (excl.) do not proclaim our importance,
-or-
For ⌊in our ministry,⌋ it is not ourselves that we preach/announce.

4:5b but Jesus Christ as Lord,

but that Jesus Christ is Lord,
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Rather, ⌊we preach/announce⌋ that Jesus Christ is ruler ⌊over all⌋,

4:5c and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.

and that we ourselves serve/help you (plur.) because of Jesus.
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and ⌊we made⌋ ourselves to be your humble helpers/servants in obedience to Jesus.

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