2 Corinthians 4:7

Translations

Modern

Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us.

Traditional

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.

Literal

Now we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the supereminence of the power may be from God and not from us,

Latin

Habemus autem thesaurum istum in vasis fictilibus: ut sublimitas sit virtutis Dei, et non ex nobis.

Original

Greek

English

Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us.

Notes

2 Corinthians 4:7

The message of good news about Jesus is like a great treasure, but it is kept in fragile clay jars (our weak bodies). This understanding gives purpose to suffering (4:8–5:10).

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2 Corinthians 4:7

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