2 Corinthians 4:7
“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.”
2 Corinthians 4:7 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency may be of the power of God, and not of us.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves;
- DARBYDarby
- But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassingness of the power may be of God, and not from us:
- WEBThe World English Bible
- But we have this treasure in clay vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
Context: 2 Corinthians 4
5For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.
6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
8We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
9Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
About 2 Corinthians 4: The Treasure in Jars of Clay
Paul teaches about the importance of perseverance in the face of trials and the hope that is found in Jesus.
Commentary
In 2 Corinthians 4, Paul continues to explain the nature of his ministry and the power of the gospel. He begins by emphasizing the importance of the gospel, which is the power of God for salvation. He then explains that the gospel is veiled to those who are perishing, but is revealed to those who are being saved. Paul then goes on to explain that he and his fellow ministers are servants of the gospel, and that they are entrusted with the task of proclaiming it.