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Jan 4, 2022 · In 2 Corinthians 4:7, Paul makes a beautiful statement that “we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves.” The context helps us understand what is the treasure in earthen vessels (other translations say “jars of clay”).
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Jun 22, 2020 · This phrase is very unique. The only other place in the New Testament where the same two Greek words are found together is in 2 Timothy 2:20. Jars and vessels are commonly spoken of in the...
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Nov 6, 2022 · 1. God's power to save. God uses jars of clay to carry the precious gospel of Jesus Christ. God uses ordinary men and women. This is so that no one will steal God's glory when people are being saved. God wants to use you! 2. God's power to suffer. God enables weak men to suffer and yet remain faithful to the work of God.
- Explanation and Commentary on 2 Corinthians 4:7
- Breaking Down The Key Parts of 2 Corinthians 4:7
- Biblical Translations of 2 Corinthians 4:7
We are instruments of God. Jars of clay were common in every house in the ancient world, were inexpensive, and were not as durable as alternate vessels such as those made of metal or glass. As Christians are referred to in this verse as these clay jars, this does not mean that we are insufficient or of little value. It just means that no human, no ...
#1: “But we have this treasure…” Christians have the glory of the gospels. #2: “…in jars of clay…” In us, Christians. We are “jars of clay.” #3: “…to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” When God puts His treasure in clay pots instead of a stronger container, it is clear and obvious to everyone that the power within us ...
NIV But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. NLT We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. ESV But we have this treasure in jar...
Treasure in Jars of Clay. 7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. 8 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; 10 always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that ...
Dec 12, 2023 · What Bible Verse Talks about 'Jars of Clay'? “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” (2 Corinthians 4:7 NIV) The book of Timothy also shares about clay but doesn’t specifically mention jars of clay.
Jul 30, 2023 · Delicate, handmade pieces of earthenware, each pot unique yet vulnerable. They reminded me of something the Apostle Paul wrote in one of his letters. He talked about us being ‘jars of clay’ (2 Corinthians 4:7). Now, I’m no potter, but I do know clay jars are fragile. They crack easily.
