2 Corinthians 4:7 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.”
2 Corinthians 4:7 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
2 Corinthians 4:7 in 6 Bible Translations
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2 Corinthians 4:7 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“But we have this treasure in clay vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God and not from ourselves.”
2 Corinthians 4:7 — World English Bible
2 Corinthians 4:7 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves; ”
2 Corinthians 4:7 — American Standard Version
2 Corinthians 4:7 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“And we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us;”
2 Corinthians 4:7 — Young's Literal Translation
2 Corinthians 4:7 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassingness of the power may be ofGod, and not from us: ”
2 Corinthians 4:7 — Darby Translation
2 Corinthians 4:7 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“But we haue this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellencie of that power might be of God, and not of vs.”
2 Corinthians 4:7 — Geneva Bible
2 Corinthians 4:7 in Context — 2 Corinthians 4
5 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.
6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
What Does 2 Corinthians 4:7 Mean?
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