Parallel Verses
Twentieth Century New Testament
This treasure we have in these earthen vessels, that its all- prevailing power may be seen to come from God, and not to be our own.
New American Standard Bible
But we have this treasure in
King James Version
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
Holman Bible
Now we have this treasure in clay jars, so that this extraordinary power
International Standard Version
But we have this treasure in clay jars to show that its extraordinary power comes from God and not from us.
A Conservative Version
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the excellence of the power may be of God and not from us,
American Standard Version
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves;
Amplified
But we have this precious treasure [the good news about salvation] in [unworthy] earthen vessels [of human frailty], so that the grandeur and surpassing greatness of the power will be [shown to be] from God [His sufficiency] and not from ourselves.
An Understandable Version
But we have this treasure [i.e., the Gospel message] in clay pots [i.e., the mortal bodies of the apostles] to show that the [i.e., its] extraordinary power comes from God and not from us.
Anderson New Testament
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be God's and not our own.
Bible in Basic English
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;
Common New Testament
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.
Daniel Mace New Testament
but this treasure is lodg'd in such earthen vessels as we are, that the exceeding efficacy of it may appear to be from God, and not from us.
Darby Translation
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassingness of the power may be of God, and not from us:
Godbey New Testament
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, in order that the excellency of the power, may be of God, and not of us;
Goodspeed New Testament
But I have this treasure in a mere ear then jar, to show that its amazing power belongs to God and not to me.
John Wesley New Testament
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God, and not of us.
Julia Smith Translation
And we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the eminence of power be of God, and not of us.
King James 2000
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
Lexham Expanded Bible
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.
Modern King James verseion
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels that the excellent power of it might appear to be of God, and not of us.
Moffatt New Testament
But I possess this treasure in a frail vessel of earth, to show that the transcending power belongs to God, not to myself;
Montgomery New Testament
But I hold this treasure in an earthen vessel, in order that the surpassing greatness of the power may be from God, and not from myself.
NET Bible
But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that the extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us.
New Heart English Bible
But we have this treasure in clay vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves.
Noyes New Testament
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not of us;
Sawyer New Testament
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God and not of us,
The Emphasized Bible
Howbeit we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that, the surpassing greatness of the power, may be of God, and not from ourselves: -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the transcendent excellence of the power might be of God, and not of us.
Webster
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God, and not from us.
Weymouth New Testament
But we have this treasure in a fragile vase of clay, in order that the surpassing greatness of the power may be seen to belong to God, and not to originate in us.
Williams New Testament
But I am keeping this jewel in an earthen jar, to prove that its surpassing power is God's, not mine.
World English Bible
But we have this treasure in clay vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves.
Worrell New Testament
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness may be of God, and not from ourselves;
Worsley New Testament
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power might be evidently of God, and not of us:
Youngs Literal Translation
And we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us;
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Treasure In Earthenware Jars
6 Indeed, the same God who said 'Out of darkness light shall shine,' has shone in upon our hearts, so that we should bring out into the light the knowledge of the glory of God, seen in the face of Christ. 7 This treasure we have in these earthen vessels, that its all- prevailing power may be seen to come from God, and not to be our own. 8 Though hard pressed on every side, we are never hemmed in; through perplexed, never driven to despair;
Cross References
2 Corinthians 5:1
For we know that if our tent--that earthly body which is now our home--is taken down, we have a house of God's building, a home not made by hands, imperishable, in Heaven.
2 Timothy 2:20
Now in a large house there are not only things of gold and silver, but also others of wood and earthenware, some for better and some for common use.
1 Corinthians 1:28
And God chose what the world counts poor and insignificant-- things that to it are unreal-to bring its 'realities' to nothing,
2 Corinthians 3:5-6
I do not mean that we are fit to form any judgment by ourselves, as if on our own authority;
Matthew 13:44
The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid again, and then, in his delight, went and sold everything that he had, and bought that field.
Matthew 13:52
Then he added: "So every Teacher of the Law, who has received instruction about the Kingdom of Heaven, is like a householder who produces from his stores things both new and old."
1 Corinthians 2:3-5
Indeed, when I came among you, I was weak, and full of fears, and in great anxiety.
1 Corinthians 4:9-13
For, as it seems to me, God has exhibited us, the Apostles, last of all, as men doomed to death. We are made a spectacle to the universe, both to angels and to men!
2 Corinthians 4:1
Therefore, since it is by God's mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart.
2 Corinthians 6:10
As saddened, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet enriching many; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things!
2 Corinthians 10:10
For people say "His letters are impressive and vigorous, but his personal appearance is insignificant and his speaking contemptible."
2 Corinthians 12:7-9
It was for this reason, and to prevent my thinking too highly of myself, that a thorn was sent to pierce my flesh--an instrument of Satan to discipline me--so that I should not think too highly of myself.
2 Corinthians 13:4
For though his crucifixion was due to weakness, his life is due to the power of God. And we, also, are weak in his weakness, but with him we shall live for you through the power of God.
Galatians 4:13-14
You remember that it was owing to bodily infirmity that on the first occasion I told you the Good News.
Ephesians 1:19-20
And the transcendent greatness of the power which he is able to exercise in dealing with us who believe in him.
Ephesians 2:5
Even though we were 'dead' because of our offenses, gave Life to us in giving Life to the Christ. (By God's loving-kindness you have been saved.)
Ephesians 2:8-9
For it is by God's loving-kindness that you have been saved, through your faith. It is not due to yourselves; the gift is God's.
Ephesians 3:8
Yes, to me, who am less than the least of all Christ's People, was this charge entrusted!--to tell the Gentiles the Good News of the boundless wealth to be found in the Christ,
Colossians 1:27
To whom it was his pleasure to make known the surpassing glory of that hidden Truth when proclaimed among the Gentiles--'Christ among you! Your Hope of glory!'
Colossians 2:3
Even Christ himself, in whom all treasures of wisdom and knowledge lie hidden.
Colossians 2:12
For in baptism you were buried with Christ; and in baptism you were also raised to Life with him, through your faith in the omnipotence of God, who raised him from the dead.
1 Thessalonians 1:5
Because the Good News that we brought came home to you, not merely as so many words, but with a power and a fulness of conviction due to the Holy Spirit. For you know the life that we lived among you for your good.