2 Corinthians 4:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 4:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 4:7 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 4:7 — KJV
“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.”
— 2 Corinthians 4:7 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 4:7 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 4:7
“But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:7: power, may, god
“And he took all the gold and the silver, and all the vessels that were found in the house of God with Obededom, and the treasures of the king's house, the hostages also, and returned to Samaria.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:7: treasure, vessels, god
“And all the vessels of the house of God, great and small, and the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king, and of his princes; all these he brought to Babylon.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:7: treasure, vessels, god
“And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:7: treasure, may, god
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Take these evidences, this evidence of the purchase, both which is sealed, and this evidence which is open; and put them in an earthen vessel, that they may continue many days.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:7: earthen, may, god
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