 | Christopher Perren - 1889 - 442 sider
...yet we ought not to consider it a hardship to pay for the earthen pitcher which conveys it. " We have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God and not of us." " The laborer is worthy of his hire." 312. Ministers — Importance of Prayer for. " Brethren, pray for us."... | |
 | James Drummond - 1919 - 392 sider
...Righteousness mingling in the darkness and transience of our frail humanity ? But, as Paul wrote, ' we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.' The glory and the power are from God, and if only a man can tell what he has seen and heard in moments... | |
 | Robert E. Picirilli - 1987 - 454 sider
...treats this side of things in greater detail. 1. The minister as an earthen vessel (4:7) 7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. The meaning of "this treasure" is disputed. Some interpreters, looking at the previous section as a whole,... | |
 | Douglas S. Duncan - 1988 - 218 sider
...hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God and not of us." The first thing God created from His own energy substance was light. Genesis 1:1-27 records the creation... | |
 | Witness Lee - 1991 - 310 sider
...same every day. Actually, the child is gradually growing. In 2 Corinthians 4:7 Paul says, "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us." The treasure in the earthen vessels does not refer to gifts. Rather, it denotes something precious that... | |
 | Ruth Paxson - 514 sider
...inadequate in order that the glory of achievement may be altogether His. 2 Corinthians 4:7, "But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us." The Lord Jesus determines and directs the work of those whom He has chosen and called. As we study the... | |
 | Betty Miller - 2003 - 76 sider
...hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. The will of God is to be accomplished "in us" as it is in heaven. Is there any sickness, worry, evil, fear... | |
 | Joy Vassal - 2006 - 134 sider
...do have treasures in earthen vessels to show forth the power of God." 2Corinthians 4:7; but we have this treasure in earthen vessels that the Excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. The apostle Paul spoke about a demonstration of God's power and Spirit. Nothing less will be able to conquer... | |
 | James Manning - 2007 - 270 sider
...the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:7 (KJV) 7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. The glory of God is in the face of Jesus Christ, and the face of the son is hidden in the seed of God which... | |
 | Stephen R. Bock - 2008 - 276 sider
...mind, and heart (center of affection). Our earth is our physical body. II Corinthians 4:7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. "The treasure" is the Spirit of God and the "earthen vessel" refers to our physical body. When John says... | |
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For we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God and not of us. 
