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2 Corinthians 4:7

2 Corinthians chapter 4 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

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;

Context

v.6Seeing it is God, that said, Light shall shine out of darkness, who shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

v.7This passage

v.8we are pressed on every side, yet not straitened; perplexed, yet not unto despair;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Corinthians 3:5

    not that we are sufficient of ourselves, to account anything as from ourselves; but our sufficiency is from God;

  • 2 Corinthians 4:1

    Therefore seeing we have this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we faint not:

  • Lamentations 4:2

    The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, How are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter!

  • Matthew 13:52

    And he said unto them, Therefore every scribe who hath been made a disciple to the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a householder, who bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.

  • Colossians 2:3

    in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden.

  • 1 Corinthians 4:9

    For, I think, God hath set forth us the apostles last of all, as men doomed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, both to angels and men.