Translation Comparison

2 Corinthians 4:7

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The verse 2 Corinthians 4:7 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse 2 Corinthians 4:7 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
American Standard VersionASV	But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves;
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency may be of the power of God, and not of us.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassingness of the power may be of God, and not from us:
English Revised VersionERV	But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves;
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God, and not from us.
World English BibleWEB	But we have this treasure in clay vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	And we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us;
American King James VersionAKJV	But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	But we have this treasure in a fragile vase of clay, in order that the surpassing greatness of the power may be seen to belong to God, and not to originate in us.

King James Bible

KJV

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.

American Standard Version

ASV

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves;

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency may be of the power of God, and not of us.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassingness of the power may be of God, and not from us:

English Revised Version

ERV

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves;

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God, and not from us.

World English Bible

WEB

But we have this treasure in clay vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us;

American King James Version

AKJV

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

But we have this treasure in a fragile vase of clay, in order that the surpassing greatness of the power may be seen to belong to God, and not to originate in us.

King James Bible

KJV

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.

American Standard Version

ASV

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves;

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency may be of the power of God, and not of us.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassingness of the power may be of God, and not from us:

English Revised Version

ERV

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves;

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God, and not from us.

World English Bible

WEB

But we have this treasure in clay vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us;

American King James Version

AKJV

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

But we have this treasure in a fragile vase of clay, in order that the surpassing greatness of the power may be seen to belong to God, and not to originate in us.