2 Corinthians 4:7
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves;
Treated in 11 passages across the library.
Where it is preached
- Watchman Nee ·
The Breaking of the Outer Man cites 2 Corinthians 4:7
…essels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves” (2 Corinthians 4:7, ASV). The treasure is Christ. The vessel is human. Nee's concern was not to despise the …
- Watchman Nee ·
Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites 2 Corinthians 4:7
…come personally Lord. Scriptures to revisit Galatians 2:20; John 12:24; Colossians 3:3-4; 2 Corinthians 4:7; Matthew 16:24. Reflection 1. Which parts of your Christian life are genuinely personal c…
- A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections ·
IV. It is no sign that affections are gracious, or that they are otherwise, that persons did not make them themselves, or excite them of their own contrivance and by their own strength cites 2 Cor. 4:7
…14 Isa. 2:11-17. and that the excellency of the power might be of God and not of man,1515 2 Cor. 4:7. and that Christ's power might be manifested in our weakness,1616 2 Cor. 12:9. and none m…
- Purity of Heart ·
Purity, God's Gift cites 2 Corinthians 4:7
2 Corinthians 4:7 says, “But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belon…
- Sermons on Several Occasions ·
The Heavenly Treasure in Earthen Vessels cites 2 Cor. 4:7
… 124 The Heavenly Treasure in Earthen Vessels “We have this treasure in earthen vessels.” 2 Cor. 4:7. 1. How long was man a mere riddle to himself! For how many ages were the wisest of men u…
- Selected Sermons of Jonathan Edwards ·
God Glorified in Man’s Dependence cites 2 Cor. iv. 7
…of God. The ministers of the gospel are sent of God, and all their sufficiency is of him. 2 Cor. iv. 7, “We have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of Go…
- Watchman Nee ·
Preface cites 2 Corinthians 4:7
…essels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves” (2 Corinthians 4:7, ASV). The purpose of Christian biography is not to polish the vessel until it looks unli…
- Watchman Nee ·
A Life Given to Christ cites 2 Corinthians 4:7
…essels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves” (2 Corinthians 4:7, ASV). The treasure is divine; the vessel is earthen. Christian ministry therefore contai…
- Men and Women Who Gave Everything ·
Helen Roseveare — The Doctor Who Called Suffering a Privilege cites 2 Corinthians 4:7–9
…exed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed” (2 Corinthians 4:7–9, NIV). The treasure was the gospel. The jar of clay was her — an English doctor with all …
- Men and Women Who Gave Everything ·
Scripture Appendix: God’s Word on the Missional Life cites 2 Corinthians 4:7–9
…m: Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season.” Chapter 8 — Helen Roseveare 2 Corinthians 4:7–9 — “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is fr…
- Watchman Nee ·
The Legacy of Watchman Nee cites 2 Corinthians 4:7
…essels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves” (2 Corinthians 4:7, ASV). Nee preached that verse with words. His life, in all its brilliance, conflict, suf…