2 Corinthians 1:9

Translations

Modern

Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead.

Traditional

But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead:

Literal

But we have had in ourselves the sentence of death, so that we should not be trusting in ourselves, but in God, the One raising the dead,

Latin

Sed ipsi in nobismetipsis responsum mortis habuimus, ut non simus fidentes in nobis, sed in Deo, qui suscitat mortuos:

Original

Greek

English

Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead.

Notes

2 Corinthians 1:8–11

dear brothers: The Greek word adelphoi is a traditional term of affection for family members, both male and female.
the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia: The trouble faced in the province of Asia is hard to pinpoint. One suggestion is the riot in Ephesus (Acts 19:23–41). Another is that Paul was tried in a civil court and faced possible execution in Ephesus (2 Corinthians 1:9; see 1 Corinthians 15:32). It is less likely that he suffered a severe life-threatening illness. Paul often faced mortal danger (2 Corinthians 1:10; see also 4:10–12; 6:9; 11:23), but he was wonderfully rescued by divine help (1:11).

2 Corinthians 1:3–11

Paul now expresses joyful thanks. He is happy that, despite many troubles, God has given him special comfort (1:4–7) and saved him from death in Asia (1:8–11).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) The Resurrection of Jesus The Resurrection of the Dead

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Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) First Letter to the Corinthians Letter to Philemon Letter to the Colossians Place of the Dead Second Letter to the Corinthians

Topics

Afflicted Saints: should Trust in the Goodness of God Afflictions and Adversities: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Brokenness Confidence: False Death of the Righteous Dependence False Confidence in Self Paul: Persecutions Endured By Paul: Sickness of, in Asia Prayer: Answered: Paul, to be Restored to Health Self-Righteousness: General Scriptures Concerning Trust of Saints Is in God Trust of Saints Is: Not in Themselves

2 Corinthians 1:9

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