2 Corinthians 4:7

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be God's, and not of us;

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.

In Context

6Because it is God, who commands light to shine out of darkness; who shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.

8being pressed in every way, yet not straitened; perplexed, yet not despairing;

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Cross References

Matthew 13:44Again, the kingdom of heaven is like to a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and concealed; and for joy thereof[13:44], he goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.

1 Corinthians 1:28and the base things of the world, and the things which are despised, did God choose, and the things which are not, that he might bring to naught things that are;

1 Corinthians 4:9For I think that God set forth us the apostles last, as condemned to death; for we have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to men.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 4:2-8

Constancy and Sincerity of the Apostles; The Apostle's Integrity. ( a. d. 57.) 1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. 3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which… Read the whole commentary →

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