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2 Corinthians 4:8-12 Paul's Ministry and the Treasure in Jars of Clay

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.

12 So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.

Cross References for 2 Corinthians 4:8-12

Proverbs 14:26 - He who fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for his children it will be a refuge. Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:26 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:26

Proverbs 18:10 - The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:10 Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:10

Jeremiah 49:29 - Their tents and their flocks will be taken; their shelters will be carried off with all their g... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 49:29 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 49:29

1 Corinthians 10:13 - No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:13 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:13

2 Corinthians 1:8-10 - We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about the hardships we suffered in the province ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:8-10 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:8-10

1 Samuel 30:6 - David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter i... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 30:6 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 30:6

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:4 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:4

Judges 2:15 - Whenever Israel went out to fight, the hand of the Lord was against them to defeat them, just a... Click to read the verse Judges 2:15 Click to read the verse Judges 2:15

1 Peter 1:6-7 - In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:6-7 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:6-7

Job 2:9-10 - His wife said to him, “Are you still holding on to your integrity? Curse God and die!” Click to read the verse Job 2:9-10 Click to read the verse Job 2:9-10

2 Corinthians 12:10 - That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecuti... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:10 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:10

2 Corinthians 7:5 - For when we came into Macedonia, this body of ours had no rest, but we were harassed at every t... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:5 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:5

1 Samuel 28:15 - Samuel said to Saul, “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” “I am in great distress,” S... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 28:15 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 28:15

1 Samuel 31:4 - Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword and run me through, or these uncircumcised fell... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 31:4 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 31:4

Romans 5:3-5 - Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces per... Click to read the verse Romans 5:3-5 Click to read the verse Romans 5:3-5

James 1:2-4 - Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, Click to read the verse James 1:2-4 Click to read the verse James 1:2-4

Psalms 37:33 - but the Lord will not leave them in their power or let them be condemned when brought to trial. Click to read the verse Psalms 37:33 Click to read the verse Psalms 37:33

Psalms 56:2-3 - My slanderers pursue me all day long; many are attacking me in their pride. Click to read the verse Psalms 56:2-3 Click to read the verse Psalms 56:2-3

Romans 8:35-37 - Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or fami... Click to read the verse Romans 8:35-37 Click to read the verse Romans 8:35-37

2 Corinthians 4:16-17 - Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:16-17

John 14:18 - I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Click to read the verse John 14:18 Click to read the verse John 14:18

1 Peter 4:12-14 - Suffering for Being a Christian Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:12-14 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:12-14

1 Corinthians 4:11 - To this very hour we go hungry and thirsty, we are in rags, we are brutally treated, we are hom... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:11 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:11

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