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Treasure in Jars of Clay

2 Corinthians 4:12

In 9 translations

BSB
So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.
KJV
So then death worketh in us, but life in you.
WEB
So then death works in us, but life in you.
ASV
So then death worketh in us, but life in you.
LSV
so that, death indeed works in us, and life in you.
YLT
so that, the death indeed in us doth work, and the life in you.
DBY
so that death works in us, but life in you.
DRC
So then death worketh in us, but life in you.
GNV
So then death worketh in vs, and life in you.

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Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
  • In STEPBible’s comparison, Textus Receptus, Byzantine text include μὲν (“indeed”); NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles do not include this wording.
SBLGNT apparatus (1)

A comparison of published Greek editions. “Add” means after the SBLGNT wording; “omit” refers to that wording.

  • SBLGNT: ὁ. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read ὁ; Robinson–Pierpont add μὲν.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
ὥστε ὁ θάνατος ἐν ἡμῖν ἐνεργεῖται, ἡ δὲ ζωὴ ἐν ὑμῖν.
RP2018
Ὥστε ὁ μὲν θάνατος ἐν ἡμῖν ἐνεργεῖται, ἡ δὲ ζωὴ ἐν ὑμῖν.
TR-Boyd
Ὥστε ὁ μὲν θάνατος ἐν ἡμῖν ἐνεργεῖται, ἡ δὲ ζωὴ ἐν ὑμῖν.
SCR1894
ωστε ο μεν θανατος εν ημιν ενεργειται η δε ζωη εν υμιν

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

  • 2 Corinthians 13:9In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.
  • 1 Corinthians 4:10We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored.
  • 1 John 3:16By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.
  • Acts 20:24But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
  • Philippians 2:17But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
  • 2 Corinthians 12:15And for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?
  • Philippians 2:30because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.

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