2 Corinthians 4:7

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

This treasure we have in these earthen vessels, that its all- prevailing power may be seen to come from God, and not to be our own.

Cross References

Matthew 13:44

The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid again, and then, in his delight, went and sold everything that he had, and bought that field.

Matthew 13:52

Then he added: "So every Teacher of the Law, who has received instruction about the Kingdom of Heaven, is like a householder who produces from his stores things both new and old."

John 16:33

I have spoken to you in this way, so that in me you may find peace. In the world you will find trouble; yet, take courage! I have conquered the world."

1 Corinthians 1:28

And God chose what the world counts poor and insignificant-- things that to it are unreal-to bring its 'realities' to nothing,

2 Corinthians 10:10

For people say "His letters are impressive and vigorous, but his personal appearance is insignificant and his speaking contemptible."

2 Corinthians 13:4

For though his crucifixion was due to weakness, his life is due to the power of God. And we, also, are weak in his weakness, but with him we shall live for you through the power of God.

2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore, since it is by God's mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart.

2 Corinthians 5:1

For we know that if our tent--that earthly body which is now our home--is taken down, we have a house of God's building, a home not made by hands, imperishable, in Heaven.

2 Corinthians 6:10

As saddened, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet enriching many; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things!

Ephesians 2:5

Even though we were 'dead' because of our offenses, gave Life to us in giving Life to the Christ. (By God's loving-kindness you have been saved.)

Ephesians 3:8

Yes, to me, who am less than the least of all Christ's People, was this charge entrusted!--to tell the Gentiles the Good News of the boundless wealth to be found in the Christ,

Colossians 1:27

To whom it was his pleasure to make known the surpassing glory of that hidden Truth when proclaimed among the Gentiles--'Christ among you! Your Hope of glory!'

Colossians 2:12

For in baptism you were buried with Christ; and in baptism you were also raised to Life with him, through your faith in the omnipotence of God, who raised him from the dead.

Colossians 2:3

Even Christ himself, in whom all treasures of wisdom and knowledge lie hidden.

1 Thessalonians 1:5

Because the Good News that we brought came home to you, not merely as so many words, but with a power and a fulness of conviction due to the Holy Spirit. For you know the life that we lived among you for your good.

1 Thessalonians 4:4

Each of you recognizing the duty of taking one woman for his wife, purely and honorably,

2 Timothy 2:20

Now in a large house there are not only things of gold and silver, but also others of wood and earthenware, some for better and some for common use.