2 Corinthians 4:12

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Paul is describing the cost of his ministry: he and his companions are pressed, perplexed and persecuted, yet not crushed. He sees their suffering as a way the life of Jesus is made visible.

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2 Corinthians 4:7Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us.
John 12:24Truly, truly, I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a seed. But if it dies, it bears much fruit.
Colossians 1:24Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

So then, death is working in us, but life in you.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

so that, the death indeed in us does work, and the life in you.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

De manera que la muerte obra en nosotros, y en vosotros la vida.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

En conclusión: La muerte actúa en nosotros y en ustedes se hace presente la vida.

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2 Corinthians 4:12

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