2 Corinthians 4:6-8

English Standard Version

⁶For God, who said, ^(A)“Let light shine out of darkness,” ^(B)has shone in our hearts to give ^(C)the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

Treasure in Jars of Clay

⁷But we have this treasure in ^(D)jars of clay, ^(E)to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. ⁸We are ^(F)afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair;

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2 Corinthians 4:6-8

New International Version

⁶For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,”^[a]^(A) made his light shine in our hearts^(B) to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.^(C)

⁷But we have this treasure in jars of clay^(D) to show that this all-surpassing power is from God^(E) and not from us. ⁸We are hard pressed on every side,^(F) but not crushed; perplexed,^(G) but not in despair;