2 Corinthians 4:3

But if our gospel be hid Literally, But if our gospel, too, be hidden or veiled (see last chapter). The Apostle here refers to an objection: "You say that a vail lay upon the hearts of the Jews when Moses was read. But your Gospel is not clear and evident to all." For his answer see next note.

it is hid to them that are lost Literally, is hidden among the perishing. Our Gospel ishid, too, in some cases, I grant. But it is hid only to perishing souls, who will not lay hold on the only hope of deliverance. Cf. John 3:18; Acts 4:12. This is not the language of logic, but of deep and strong conviction.