2 Corinthians 4:7

New International Version

But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 5:1

For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.

1 Corinthians 1:28

God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are,

Colossians 2:3

in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Lamentations 4:2

How the precious children of Zion, once worth their weight in gold, are now considered as pots of clay, the work of a potter’s hands!

Colossians 1:27

To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

Ephesians 3:8

Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ,

2 Corinthians 10:10

For some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but in person he is unimpressive and his speaking amounts to nothing.”

Matthew 13:44

“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.

2 Timothy 2:20

In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use.

2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart.

Colossians 2:12

having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.

Job 4:19

how much more those who live in houses of clay, whose foundations are in the dust, who are crushed more readily than a moth!

1 Thessalonians 1:5

because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake.

Ephesians 2:5

made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.

2 Corinthians 13:4

For to be sure, he was crucified in weakness, yet he lives by God’s power. Likewise, we are weak in him, yet by God’s power we will live with him in our dealing with you.

Judges 7:2

The Lord said to Gideon, “You have too many men. I cannot deliver Midian into their hands, or Israel would boast against me, ‘My own strength has saved me.’

2 Corinthians 6:10

sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.

Matthew 13:52

He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.”

Job 10:9

Remember that you molded me like clay. Will you now turn me to dust again?

Job 33:6

I am the same as you in God’s sight; I too am a piece of clay.

John 16:33

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

1 Thessalonians 4:4

that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable,