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.
Church Fathers on 2 Corinthians 4:7
“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves.” For seeing he had spoken many and great things of the unspeakable glory, lest any should say, 'And how enjoying so great a glory remain we in a mortal body?' he says, that this very thing is indeed the chiefest marvel and a very great example of the power of God, that an earthen vessel has been enabled to bear so great a brightness and to keep so…
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Aisha MbekiNote3mo 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 MuellerNote3mo 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.
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