2 Corinthians 3:5 kjv — Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;

King James Version

"Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;"

— 2 Corinthians 3:5, King James Version

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2 Corinthians 3 — Context

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Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men:

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Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.

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And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward:

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Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;

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Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.

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But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away:

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How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious?

2 Corinthians 3:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 3:5 say?
2 Corinthians 3:5 in the King James Version reads: “Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;”
Where is 2 Corinthians 3:5 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 3:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 3, verse 5.
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 3:5.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 3:5 in?
2 Corinthians 3:5 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 3:5?
2 Corinthians 3:5 reads (KJV): “Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;” 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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