But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
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Gill's Exposition
But we have, this treasure in earthen vessels,.... This is a further commendation of the Gospel; and by which the apostle removes an objection against it, taken from the cross and persecutions that…
Barnes' Notes
But we have this treasure - The treasure of the gospel; the rich and invaluable truths which they were called to preach to others. The word “treasure” is applied to those truths on account of their…
Adam Clarke
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels - The original, οστρακινοις σκευεσιν, signifies, more literally, vessels made of shells, which are very brittle; and as the shell is the outward part of a…
The apostle had, in the foregoing chapter, been magnifying his office, upon the consideration of the excellency or glory of that gospel about which he did officiate; and now in this chapter his design…
Cambridge Bible
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels -I grant you that the exterior of the ministers of the Gospel is by no means in accordance with the description I have just given of the Gospel they…
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