2 Corinthians 4:7

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But we have this treasure in clay vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves.
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} we have{G2192}{(G5719)} this{G5126} treasure{G2344} in{G1722} earthen{G3749} vessels{G4632}, that{G2443} the excellency{G5236} of the power{G1411} may be{G5600}{(G5753)} of God{G2316}, and{G2532} not{G3361} of{G1537} us{G2257}.
Strong's King James
(7) Now we have this treasure in earthen clay vessels so that the extreme greatness of the power will be of The אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God and not from ourselves.
The F.O.G*
[7] But we carry this priceless treasure in ordinary clay pots - our fragile human bodies - to show that this overwhelming power flows from God, not from our own strength.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us;
Young's Literal Translation

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