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2 Corinthians 4:7-9
King James Version
2 Corinthians 4:7-9
King James Version
7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
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2 Corinthians 4:7-9
New International Version
2 Corinthians 4:7-9
New International Version
7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay(A) to show that this all-surpassing power is from God(B) and not from us. 8 We are hard pressed on every side,(C) but not crushed; perplexed,(D) but not in despair; 9 persecuted,(E) but not abandoned;(F) struck down, but not destroyed.(G)
2 Corinthians 4:7-9
English Standard Version
2 Corinthians 4:7-9
English Standard Version
Treasure in Jars of Clay
7 But we have this treasure in (A)jars of clay, (B)to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. 8 We are (C)afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; 9 persecuted, but (D)not forsaken; (E)struck down, but not destroyed;
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2 Corinthians 4:7-9
Christian Standard Bible
2 Corinthians 4:7-9
Christian Standard Bible
Treasure in Clay Jars
7 Now we have this treasure in clay jars, so that this extraordinary power(A) may be from God and not from us. 8 We are afflicted in every way but not crushed; we are perplexed but not in despair; 9 we are persecuted but not abandoned; we are struck down but not destroyed.
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2 Corinthians 4:7-9
New American Standard Bible 1995
2 Corinthians 4:7-9
New American Standard Bible 1995
7 But we have this treasure in (A)earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of (B)the power will be of God and not from ourselves; 8 we are (C)afflicted in every way, but not (D)crushed; (E)perplexed, but not despairing; 9 (F)persecuted, but not (G)forsaken; (H)struck down, but not destroyed;
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