2 Corinthians 4:7 cpdv — But we hold this treasure in earthen vessels, so that what is sublime may be of the power of God, and not of us.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But we hold this treasure in earthen vessels, so that what is sublime may be of the power of God, and not of us. "

— 2 Corinthians 4:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Corinthians 4 — Context

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As for them, the god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that the light of the Gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, would not shine in them.

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For we are not preaching about ourselves, but about Jesus Christ our Lord. We are merely your servants through Jesus.

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For God, who told the light to shine out of darkness, has shined a light into our hearts, to illuminate the knowledge of the splendor of God, in the person of Christ Jesus.

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But we hold this treasure in earthen vessels, so that what is sublime may be of the power of God, and not of us.

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In all things, we endure tribulation, yet we are not in anguish. We are constrained, yet we are not destitute.

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We suffer persecution, yet we have not been abandoned. We are thrown down, yet we do not perish.

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We ever carry around the mortification of Jesus in our bodies, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies.

2 Corinthians 4:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 4:7 say?
2 Corinthians 4:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But we hold this treasure in earthen vessels, so that what is sublime may be of the power of God, and not of us. ”
Where is 2 Corinthians 4:7 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 4:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 4, verse 7.
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 4:7.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 4:7 in?
2 Corinthians 4:7 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 4:7?
2 Corinthians 4:7 reads (CPDV): “But we hold this treasure in earthen vessels, so that what is sublime may be of the power of God, and not of us. ” 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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