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2 Corinthians 4:7-11 Paul's Ministry and the Treasure in Jars of Clay

7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.

8 We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;

9 persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.

10 We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.

11 For we who are alive are always being given over to death for Jesus’ sake, so that his life may be revealed in our mortal body.

Cross References for 2 Corinthians 4:7-11

Genesis 2:7 - the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the brea... Click to read the verse Genesis 2:7 Click to read the verse Genesis 2:7

Job 4:19 - how much more those who live in houses of clay, whose foundations are in the dust, who are crus... Click to read the verse Job 4:19 Click to read the verse Job 4:19

2 Corinthians 5:1 - Our Heavenly Dwelling Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a b... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:1 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:1

Psalms 44:3 - It was not by their sword that they won the land, nor did their arm bring them victory; it was ... Click to read the verse Psalms 44:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 44:3

Genesis 27:35 - But he said, “Your brother came deceitfully and took your blessing.” Click to read the verse Genesis 27:35 Click to read the verse Genesis 27:35

2 Corinthians 12:7-9 - To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was g... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

2 Corinthians 6:10 - sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:10 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:10

Judges 7:13-14 - Gideon arrived just as a man was telling a friend his dream. “I had a dream,” he was saying. “A... Click to read the verse Judges 7:13-14 Click to read the verse Judges 7:13-14

2 Corinthians 3:5 - Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence come... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:5 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:5

Colossians 1:11 - being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great en... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:11 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:11

2 Corinthians 10:10 - For some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but in person he is unimpressive and his s... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:10 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:10

1 Corinthians 1:27 - But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of t... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:27 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:27

Judges 7:2 - The Lord said to Gideon, “You have too many men for me to deliver Midian into their hands. In o... Click to read the verse Judges 7:2 Click to read the verse Judges 7:2

Ephesians 1:19 - and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his migh... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:19 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:19

1 Corinthians 3:5 - What, after all, is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe—... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:5 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:5

Colossians 2:3 - in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Click to read the verse Colossians 2:3 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:3

Colossians 1:27 - To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, wh... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:27 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:27

2 Timothy 2:20 - In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; som... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:20 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:20

Ephesians 3:8 - Although I am less than the least of all God’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to th... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:8 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:8

Leviticus 14:5 - Then the priest shall order that one of the birds be killed over fresh water in a clay pot. Click to read the verse Leviticus 14:5 Click to read the verse Leviticus 14:5

2 Corinthians 13:4 - For to be sure, he was crucified in weakness, yet he lives by God’s power. Likewise, we are wea... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 13:4 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 13:4

Judges 7:22 - When the three hundred trumpets sounded, the Lord caused the men throughout the camp to turn on... Click to read the verse Judges 7:22 Click to read the verse Judges 7:22

2 Corinthians 10:4 - The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine p... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:4 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:4

Joshua 6:3 - March around the city once with all the armed men. Do this for six days. Click to read the verse Joshua 6:3 Click to read the verse Joshua 6:3

Judges 7:20 - The three companies blew the trumpets and smashed the jars. Grasping the torches in their left ... Click to read the verse Judges 7:20 Click to read the verse Judges 7:20

Judges 7:16 - Dividing the three hundred men into three companies, he placed trumpets and empty jars in the h... Click to read the verse Judges 7:16 Click to read the verse Judges 7:16

1 Samuel 13:22 - So on the day of the battle not a soldier with Saul and Jonathan had a sword or spear in his ha... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 13:22 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 13:22

Judges 7:16-20 - Dividing the three hundred men into three companies, he placed trumpets and empty jars in the h... Click to read the verse Judges 7:16-20 Click to read the verse Judges 7:16-20

1 Kings 17:9 - “Go at once to Zarephath of Sidon and stay there. I have commanded a widow in that place to sup... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 17:9 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 17:9

Matthew 13:44 - The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidde... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:44 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:44

Matthew 13:52 - He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has been instructed about the kingdom ... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:52 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:52

Lamentations 4:2 - How the precious sons of Zion, once worth their weight in gold, are now considered as pots of c... Click to read the verse Lamentations 4:2 Click to read the verse Lamentations 4:2

2 Corinthians 4:1 - Treasures in Jars of Clay Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:1 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:1

Job 10:9 - Remember that you molded me like clay. Will you now turn me to dust again? Click to read the verse Job 10:9 Click to read the verse Job 10:9

2 Corinthians 1:9 - Indeed, in our hearts we felt the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely o... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:9 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:9

1 Thessalonians 1:5 - because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:5 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:5

2 Corinthians 3:5-6 - Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence come... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:5-6 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:5-6

Ephesians 2:5 - made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been... Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:5 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:5

1 Corinthians 1:28 - He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:28 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:28

Proverbs 13:7 - One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:7 Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:7

Jeremiah 19:1 - This is what the Lord says: “Go and buy a clay jar from a potter. Take along some of the elders... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 19:1 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 19:1

1 Corinthians 4:9-13 - For it seems to me that God has put us apostles on display at the end of the procession, like m... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:9-13 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:9-13

Ephesians 1:19-20 - and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his migh... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:19-20 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:19-20

Colossians 2:12 - having been buried with him in baptism and raised with him through your faith in the power of G... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:12 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:12

Galatians 4:13-14 - As you know, it was because of an illness that I first preached the gospel to you. Click to read the verse Galatians 4:13-14 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:13-14

Ephesians 2:8-9 - For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the g... Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:8-9 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:8-9

1 Thessalonians 4:4 - that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable, Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:4 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:4

1 Corinthians 2:5 - so that your faith might not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:5 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:5

1 Corinthians 2:3-5 - I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:3-5 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:3-5