Berean Standard Bible
“Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us.”
In 2 Corinthians 4 Paul defends his ministry against critics who found him unimpressive. He has just spoken of the light of God's glory shining in the face of Christ.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us.
World English Bible (WEB)
But we have this treasure in clay vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves.
King James Version (KJV)
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
American Standard Version (ASV)
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves;
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
But we have this wealth in vessels of earth, so that it may be seen that the power comes not from us but from God;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
And we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us;
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Tenemos empero este tesoro en vasos de barro, para que la alteza del poder sea de Dios, y no de nosotros:
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Pero este precioso tesoro lo guardamos en una vasija de barro. Es así para que sea obvio que este glorioso poder viene de Dios y no de nosotros.
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