2 Corinthians 4:12 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

¹² So then, [the possibility of physical] death is at work in us, while [spiritual] life is at work in you.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹² So then death worketh in us, but life in you.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹² Thus death is actively at work in us, but [it is in order that our] life [may be actively at work] in you.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹² So then death worketh in us, but life in you.

Common English Bible

¹² So death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹² Therefore, death is at work in us, and life is at work in you.

2 Corinthians 4:12 Cross References

Acts 20:24

But I do not consider my life to be of value, as precious to me, [when compared to the importance of] accomplishing my task and the mission I received from the Lord Jesus to declare the good news of God’s unearned favor [through Christ].

1 Corinthians 4:10

We are “fools” for Christ’s sake, but you people [think you] are “wise” in [the fellowship of] Christ. We are weak, but you people [think you] are “strong.” You are honored, but we are despised.

2 Corinthians 12:15

So, I will most gladly spend [all I have], and [even] spend myself for the sake of your souls. If I love you so much, should you love me less [than that]?

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we are glad when we are weak and you are powerful. And we are also praying for your complete restoration [i.e., to spiritual maturity]

2 Corinthians 4:11

For while we live, we are always exposed to death for Jesus’ sake [See Rom. 8:36], so that the life of Jesus may be demonstrated in our mortal bodies [i.e., in our weak and frail human nature].

2 Corinthians 4:13

But, we have the same spirit [i.e., type] of faith as that written about [Psa. 116:10], “I believed [God’s message], so I spoke.” We also believe [it], and so we also speak [about it]

Philippians 2:17

But even if I am poured out like a drink offering [See Ex. 29:38-41] on the sacrifice and service produced by your faith, I am glad and will rejoice with all of you. [Note: Paul here likens the possible pouring out of his blood to the wine and oil of the Old Testament sacrifice, which is then likened to the Philippians’ faithful service to God].

Philippians 2:30

because he almost died for the work of Christ, risking his life to provide me with what you were not able to.

1 John 3:16

Here is how we can know what [God’s] genuine love really is: It was [demonstrated by] Jesus laying down His life [on the cross] for us. And [because of that] we [too] should [be willing to] lay down our lives for [the sake of helping] our brothers [and sisters].