2 Corinthians 4:2

But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

Renounced - literally, 'bid farewell to.'

Of dishonesty - rather, 'of shame' (). Shame would lead to hiding (); whereas "we use great plainness of speech" (), "by manifestation of the truth." We have nothing that needs hiding (cf. ). He refers to the disingenuous artifices of "many" teachers at Corinth (; ; 2 Corinthians 11:13).

Handling ... deceitfully - so 'corrupt' or adulterate the "word of God" (; cf. 1 Thessalonians 2:3).

Commending - recommending ourselves: recurring to .

To - to the verdict of.

Every man's conscience () - if only they be candid. Not to men's carnal judgment, as those alluded to, . In the sight of God (; ).