2 Corinthians 1:9 asv — yea, we ourselves have had the sentence of death within ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God wh…

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"yea, we ourselves have had the sentence of death within ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God who raiseth the dead: "

— 2 Corinthians 1:9, American Standard Version

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2 Corinthians 1 — Context

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But whether we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; or whether we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which worketh in the patient enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer:

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and our hope for you is stedfast; knowing that, as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so also are ye of the comfort.

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For we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning our affliction which befell us in Asia, that we were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power, insomuch that we despaired even of life:

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yea, we ourselves have had the sentence of death within ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God who raiseth the dead:

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who delivered us out of so great a death, and will deliver: on whom we have set our hope that he will also still deliver us;

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ye also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the gift bestowed upon us by means of many, thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf.

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For our glorying is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in holiness and sincerity of God, not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God, we behaved ourselves in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.

2 Corinthians 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 1:9 say?
2 Corinthians 1:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “yea, we ourselves have had the sentence of death within ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God who raiseth the dead: ”
Where is 2 Corinthians 1:9 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 1:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 1, verse 9.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 1:9.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 1:9 in?
2 Corinthians 1:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 1:9?
2 Corinthians 1:9 reads (ASV): “yea, we ourselves have had the sentence of death within ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God who raiseth the dead: ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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