2 Corinthians 4:7

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency may be of the power of God, and not of us.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 5:1

For we know, if our earthly house of this habitation be dissolved, that we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in heaven.

1 Corinthians 1:28

And the base things of the world, and the things that are contemptible, hath God chosen, and things that are not, that he might bring to nought things that are:

Colossians 2:3

In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Lamentations 4:2

Beth. The noble sons of Sion and they that were clothed with the best gold: how are they esteemed as earthen vessels, the work of the potter's hands?

Colossians 1:27

To whom God would make known the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles, which is Christ, in you the hope of glory.

Ephesians 3:8

To me, the least of all the saints, is given this grace, to preach among the Gentiles, the unsearchable riches of Christ,

2 Corinthians 10:10

(For his epistles indeed, say they, are weighty and strong; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible,)

Matthew 13:44

The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in a field. Which a man having found, hid it, and for joy thereof goeth, and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

2 Timothy 2:20

But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and earth: and some indeed unto honour, but some unto dishonour.

2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore, seeing we have this ministration, according as we have obtained mercy, we faint not;

Colossians 2:12

Buried with him in baptism, in whom also you are risen again by the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him up from the dead.

Job 4:19

How much more shall they that dwell in houses of clay, who have an earthly foundation, be consumed as with the moth?

1 Thessalonians 1:5

For our gospel hath not been unto you in word only, but in power also, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much fulness, as you know what manner of men we have been among you for your sakes.

Ephesians 2:5

Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together in Christ, (by whose grace you are saved,)

2 Corinthians 13:4

For although he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him: but we shall live with him by the power of God towards you.

Judges 7:2

And the Lord said to Gedeon: The people that are with thee are many, and Madian shall not be delivered into their hands. Lest Israel should glory against me, and say: I was delivered by my own strength.

2 Corinthians 6:10

As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as needy, yet enriching many; as having nothing, and possessing all things.

Matthew 13:52

He said unto them: Therefore every scribe instructed in the kingdom of heaven, is like to a man that is a householder, who bringeth forth out of his treasure new things and old.

Job 10:9

Remember, I beseech thee, that thou hast made me as the clay, and thou wilt bring me into dust again.

Job 33:6

Behold, God hath made me as well as thee, and of the same clay I also was formed.

John 16:33

These things I have spoken to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you shall have distress: but have confidence, I have overcome the world.

1 Thessalonians 4:4

That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour: