In 2 Corinthians 4:2, believers renounce the hidden things of ____.

• A. Dishonesty
• B. Deceit
• C. Hypocrisy
• D. Sin

Answer: (A)

Paul emphasizes integrity in ministry, calling believers to renounce anything hidden that would be dishonest. In this verse, the apostle contrasts transparent truth-telling with crafty manipulation, stating that they have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty and refuse to handle the word of God deceitfully, instead aiming to manifest the truth. The exact phrase used is dishonesty, which makes it the best fit because the focus is on secret, dishonest practices in presenting the gospel, not just general wrongdoing.

Deceit is related, since it involves lying or trickery, but the line uses a broader term—dishonesty—to describe concealed untruths in conduct. Hypocrisy is also connected to dishonesty but is a more specific symptom, whereas the passage targets the broader category of hidden dishonesty. Sin is too broad a term for what Paul is naming here, which is specifically the concealed, dishonest ways of presenting or practicing ministry.