Section 4:7–18

Although our bodies are weak, our message is powerful

4:7a Now we have this treasure in jars of clay

But we (excl.) have that valuable thing in jars/containers of clay
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We have that ⌊spiritual⌋ treasure in ⌊us weak humans who are like⌋ clay pots.

4:7b to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us.

to reveal that the superior power ⌊within us⌋ is from God and not from us.
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This shows that the ⌊treasure’s⌋ power which is best/supreme comes from God and does not come from us.

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