2 Corinthians 4:12

So that, his death, in us, doth energise, but, his life, in you.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

So then death worketh in us, but life in you.

In Context

11For, evermore, we, the living, unto death are being delivered, for Jesus’ sake, in order that, the life also of Jesus, may be made manifest in our mortal flesh:

13Howbeit, seeing that we have the same spirit of faith, according to that which is written—I believed, therefore I spake, we, also believe, therefore also we speak:

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 4:10We, are foolish for Christ’s sake, but, ye, prudent in Christ; we are weak, but, ye, mighty; ye, all-glorious, but, we, dishonoured.

2 Corinthians 13:9For we rejoice—whensoever, we, are weak, and, ye, are, strong. This, also we pray for—your restoration:—

Philippians 2:30Because, for the sake of the work of the Lord, unto death, he drew nigh, running hazard with his life, that he might fill up your lack of the public service, towards me.

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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