2 Corinthians 4:7 — King James Version← Study notes
“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 — Greek Interlinear
Greek · 2 Corinthians 4:720 words
ℹGreek text from the SBL Greek New Testament (SBLGNT). Transliteration follows SBL Academic conventions.
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Aisha MbekiNote2mo agoThe Treasure in Earthen Vessels
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. Paul describes himself as a fragile container for something infinitely precious. The contai...
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Thomas MuellerNote1mo agoTreasure in Jars of Clay
Paul describes: 'But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.' Weakness as proof of God's power.
I'm an elderly pastor watching my bod...
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