II 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.”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 II Corinthians 4:7 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves;
Open English Bible (OEB)English
This treasure we have in these earthen vessels, so that its all-prevailing power may be seen to come from God, and not to be our own.
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Wir haben aber diesen Schatz in irdenen Gefäßen, auf daß die Überschwenglichkeit der Kraft sei Gottes und nicht aus uns.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
Tenemos empero este tesoro en vasos de barro, para que la alteza del poder sea de Dios, y no de nosotros:
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
Porém temos este tesouro em vasos de barro, para que a excelência do poder seja de Deus, e não de nós.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
Porém, temos este tesouro em vasos de barro, para que fique claro que o supremo poder pertence a Deus, e não a nós.
📖 II Corinthians 4:7 in Context
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;
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