2 Corinthians 3:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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 that we do.

Cross References

Genesis 41:16

“Your Majesty,” Joseph answered, “I can't do it myself, but God can give a good meaning to your dreams.”

2 Chronicles 30:12

God also made everyone in Judah eager to do what Hezekiah and his officials had commanded.

Luke 21:15

I will give you the wisdom to know what to say. None of your enemies will be able to oppose you or to say that you are wrong.

Luke 24:49

I will send you the one my Father has promised, but you must stay in the city until you are given power from heaven.

John 15:5

I am the vine, and you are the branches. If you stay joined to me, and I stay joined to you, then you will produce lots of fruit. But you cannot do anything without me.

Romans 15:18

In fact, all I will talk about is how Christ let me speak and work, so that the Gentiles would obey him.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But God was kind! He made me what I am, and his wonderful kindness wasn't wasted. I worked much harder than any of the other apostles, although it was really God's kindness at work and not me.

1 Corinthians 3:10

God was kind and let me become an expert builder. I laid a foundation on which others have built. But we must each be careful how we build,

1 Corinthians 3:6

I planted the seeds, Apollos watered them, but God made them sprout and grow.

2 Corinthians 12:9

But he replied, “My kindness is all you need. My power is strongest when you are weak.” So if Christ keeps giving me his power, I will gladly boast about how weak I am.

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.

Philippians 2:13

God is working in you to make you willing and able to obey him.

Philippians 4:13

Christ gives me the strength to face anything.

2 Timothy 2:2

You have often heard me teach. Now I want you to tell these same things to followers who can be trusted to tell others.

James 1:17

Every good and perfect gift comes down from the Father who created all the lights in the heavens. He is always the same and never makes dark shadows by changing.