2 Corinthians 4:13-16

Treasure in Jars of Clay

13 Since we have x the same spirit of faith according to what has been written, y "I believed, and so I spoke," we also believe, and so we also speak, 14 knowing that z he who raised the Lord Jesus a will raise us also with Jesus and b bring us with you into his presence. 15 For c it is all for your sake, so that as d grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, e to the glory of God.

16 So we do not lose heart. f Though our outer self 1 is wasting away, g our inner self h is being renewed day by day.

  1. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 12:9
    To another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit.
    2 Peter 1:1
    Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ:
  2. Cross References
    Psalms 116:10
    I believed, even when I spoke, "I am greatly afflicted".
  3. Cross References
    Psalms 116:10
    I believed, even when I spoke, "I am greatly afflicted".
  4. Cross References
    1 Thessalonians 4:14
    For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.
    Acts 2:24
    God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it.
  5. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 1:9
    Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead.
  6. Cross References
    Jude 1:24
    Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy.
  7. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 1:6
    If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; and if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which you experience when you patiently endure the same sufferings that we suffer.
    Romans 8:28
    And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
  8. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 1:11
    You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many.
    2 Corinthians 9:11 - 12
    You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.
  9. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 8:19
    And not only that, but he has been appointed by the churches to travel with us as we carry out this act of grace that is being ministered by us, for the glory of the Lord himself and to show our good will.
  10. Cross References
    Acts 20:24
    But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
  11. Cross References
    Romans 7:22
    For I delight in the law of God, in my inner being.
  12. Cross References
    Isaiah 40:30 - 31
    Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted.
    Romans 12:2
    Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
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