2 Corinthians 4:7

Treasure In Earthenware Jars

⁶ Because God is the one, having said; Out of the darkness the light shall shine, which shone in our hearts, to the enlightenment of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. ⁷ But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, in order that the excellency of the power, may be of God, and not of us; ⁸ in everything being troubled, but not in difficulties incorrigible; being at a loss, but not utterly at a loss;

Earthen Vessels

From God

Light of the Gospel

Mortal Bodies

Power Belongs to God

O God

2 Corinthians 5:1

For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle may be taken down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.

2 Timothy 2:20

But in a great house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also wood and stone, the former truly indeed unto honor, but the latter unto dishonor.

1 Corinthians 1:28

and God has chosen the base-born of the world, and those of no reputation, the things which are not, that He may set at nought the things which are,

2 Corinthians 3:5-6

not that we are able of ourselves to think anything as from ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;

Matthew 13:44

The kingdom of the heavens is like unto a treasure having been hidden in a field; which a man having found, concealed; and from his joy he goes and sells all things so many as he has, and buys that field.

Matthew 13:52

And He said to them, Therefore every scribe having been discipled into the kingdom of the heavens is like unto a man who is a landlord, who bringeth out of his treasure things both new and old.

1 Corinthians 2:3-5

I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.

1 Corinthians 4:9-13

For, I think, God has exhibited us apostles the last, as exposed to death: that we may become a theater to the world, and to angels, and to men.

2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore having this ministry, as we have obtained mercy, we faint not;

2 Corinthians 6:10

as sorrowing, and always rejoicing; as poor, and making many rich; as having nothing, and possessing all things.

2 Corinthians 10:10

Because they say, His letters are indeed weighty and powerful; but the presence of his body is weak, and his speech contemptible.

2 Corinthians 12:7-9

And that I may not be exalted by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given unto me in the flesh, the messenger of Satan that he may buffet me, in order that I may not be exalted.

2 Corinthians 13:4

For indeed he was crucified from weakness, but he lives by the power of God: for we indeed are weak in him, but we shall live with him through the power of God unto you.

Ephesians 1:19-20

and what the excellent majesty of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of the power of his might

Ephesians 2:5

created life in us in Christ, who were dead in trespasses, by grace you have been saved,

Ephesians 2:8-9

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

Colossians 1:27

to whom God willed to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, who is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

Colossians 2:3

in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Colossians 2:12

having been buried with him in baptism, in which you are also raised by the faith of the operation of God, who raised him from the dead:

1 Thessalonians 1:5

because our gospel came not unto you in word only, but in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as you know what sort we were among you for your sakes.