2 Corinthians 4:12 net — As a result, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.

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"As a result, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you."

— 2 Corinthians 4:12, NET Bible

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2 Corinthians 4 — Context

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we are persecuted, but not abandoned; we are knocked down, but not destroyed,

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always carrying around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in our body.

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For we who are alive are constantly being handed over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in our mortal body.

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As a result, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.

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But since we have the same spirit of faith as that shown in what has been written,“I believed; therefore I spoke,” we also believe, therefore we also speak.

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We do so because we know that the one who raised up Jesus will also raise us up with Jesus and will bring us with you into his presence.

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For all these things are for your sake, so that the grace that is including more and more people may cause thanksgiving to increase to the glory of God.

2 Corinthians 4:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 4:12 say?
2 Corinthians 4:12 in the NET Bible reads: “As a result, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.”
Where is 2 Corinthians 4:12 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 4:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 4, verse 12.
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 4:12.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 4:12 in?
2 Corinthians 4:12 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 4:12?
2 Corinthians 4:12 reads (NET): “As a result, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.” 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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