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“But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of…” quote by Scotty Smith
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““But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. (2 Cor. 4:7–10)””

Scotty Smith

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Human frailty reveals God's greater power; suffering coexists with hope and divine purpose.

In simple terms: Weakness shows God's strength; suffering coexists with..

Key Takeaway

Embrace weakness as a source of divine strength.

Themes

faith resilience spirituality

Mood

hopeful inspirational

Type

scriptural motivational

When to use this quote

  • church services
  • personal crises
  • mission work
  • counseling

Key Concepts

theology suffering hope

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does personal weakness shape spiritual growth?
  • What does “carrying the death of Jesus” mean today?
A Different Perspective

Interpretations vary on the role of suffering in faith.

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