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2 Corinthians 4:6-8
Lexham English Bible
2 Corinthians 4:6-8
Lexham English Bible
6 For God who said, “Light will shine out of darkness,”[a] is the one who has shined in our hearts for the enlightenment of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.[b]
Treasure in Earthenware Jars
7 But we have this treasure in earthenware jars, in order that the extraordinary degree of the power may be from God and not from us. 8 We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing;
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- 2 Corinthians 4:6 An allusion to Gen 1:3
- 2 Corinthians 4:6 Some manuscripts have “in the face of Jesus Christ”
2 Corinthians 4:6-8
New International Version
2 Corinthians 4:6-8
New International Version
6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,”[a](A) made his light shine in our hearts(B) to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.(C)
7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay(D) to show that this all-surpassing power is from God(E) and not from us. 8 We are hard pressed on every side,(F) but not crushed; perplexed,(G) but not in despair;
Footnotes
- 2 Corinthians 4:6 Gen. 1:3
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