2 Corinthians 4:13

But, in the same spirit of faith as that expressed in the words – ‘I believed, and therefore I spoke,’ we, also believe, and therefore speak.

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We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;

In Context

12And so, while death is at work within us, life is at work within you.

14For we know that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with him, and will bring us, with you, into his presence.

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Cross References

Psalms 116:10I held fast my faith, though I said, “Ah me! I am sore afflicted,”

Acts 15:11No, it is through the loving kindness of the Lord Jesus that we, just as they do, believe that we have been saved.”

1 Corinthians 12:9to another faith by the same Spirit; to another power to cure diseases by the one Spirit; to another supernatural powers;

Hebrews 11:1Faith is the realization of things hoped for – the proof of things not seen.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 4:9-18

The Apostles' Sufferings and Supports. ( a. d. 57.) 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; 10 Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. 11 For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh. 12 So then death worketh in us, but life in… Read the whole commentary →

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