2 Corinthians 4:7-9

King James Version

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;

2 Corinthians 4:7-9

New International Version

⁷But we have this treasure in jars of clay^(A) to show that this all-surpassing power is from God^(B) and not from us. ⁸We are hard pressed on every side,^(C) but not crushed; perplexed,^(D) but not in despair; ⁹persecuted,^(E) but not abandoned;^(F) struck down, but not destroyed.^(G)

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2 Corinthians 4:7-9

New King James Version

Cast Down but Unconquered

⁷But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, ^(A)that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. ⁸We are ^(B)hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; ⁹persecuted, but not ^(C)forsaken; ^(D)struck down, but not destroyed—

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2 Corinthians 4:7-9

English Standard Version

Treasure in Jars of Clay

⁷But we have this treasure in ^(A)jars of clay, ^(B)to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. ⁸We are ^(C)afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; ⁹persecuted, but ^(D)not forsaken; ^(E)struck down, but not destroyed;