2 Corinthians 4:12
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.”
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BSBPD
“So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“So then death worketh in us, but life in you.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“So then death worketh in us, but life in you.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“so that, the death indeed in us doth work, and the life in you.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo 2 Corinthians 4:12 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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?
- 2 Corinthians 13:9In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.
- 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.
- Philippians 2:30because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.
- 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.
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