2 Corinthians 1:9

Contemporary English Version 1995

In fact, we felt sure we were going to die. But this made us stop trusting in ourselves and start trusting God, who raises the dead to life.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 3:5

We don't have the right to claim that we have done anything on our own. God gives us what it takes to do all we do.

Hebrews 11:19

because he was sure that God could raise people to life. This was just like getting Isaac back from death.

2 Corinthians 4:7

We are like clay jars in which this treasure is stored. The real power comes from God and not from us.

Job 40:14

Do this, and I will agree that you have won this argument.

Luke 18:9

Jesus told a story to some people who thought they were better than others and who looked down on everyone else:

Proverbs 28:26

Only fools would trust what they alone think, but if you live by wisdom, you will do all right.

Ezekiel 33:13

Suppose I promise good people that they will live, then later they start sinning and believe they will be saved by the good they did in the past. These people will certainly be put to death because of their sins. Their good deeds will be forgotten.

Psalm 22:29

All who are rich and have more than enough will bow down to you, Lord. Even those who are dying and almost in the grave will come and bow down.

Proverbs 14:32

In times of trouble the wicked are destroyed, but even at death the innocent have faith.

Isaiah 38:10

I thought I would die during my best years and stay as a prisoner forever in the world of the dead.

Romans 8:36

It is exactly as the Scriptures say, “For you we face death all day long. We are like sheep on their way to be butchered.”

2 Corinthians 1:8

My friends, I want you to know what a hard time we had in Asia. Our sufferings were so horrible and so unbearable that death seemed certain.

2 Corinthians 1:10

God saved us from the threat of death, and we are sure that he will do it again and again.