2 Corinthians 1:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 1:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 1:9 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead:..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 1:9 — KJV
“But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead: sentence: or, answer”
— 2 Corinthians 1:9 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 1:9 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 1:9
“Ye are the children of the LORD your God: ye shall not cut yourselves, nor make any baldness between your eyes for the dead.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 1:9: ourselves, god, dead
“And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the LORD, to serve other gods;”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 1:9: should, god, answer
“And the messenger answered and said, Israel is fled before the Philistines, and there hath been also a great slaughter among the people, and thy two sons also, Hophni and Phinehas, are dead, and the ark of God is taken.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 1:9: god, dead, answer
“And that lord answered the man of God, and said, Now, behold, if the LORD should make windows in heaven, might such a thing be? And he said, Behold, thou shalt see it with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 1:9: should, god, answer
“That whosoever would not seek the LORD God of Israel should be put to death, whether small or great, whether man or woman.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 1:9: death, should, god
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