2 Corinthians 4:12 “So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.”

2 Corinthians 4:12

So then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

So then death worketh in us, but life in you.

World English Bible

So then death works in us, but life in you.

American Standard Version

So then death worketh in us, but life in you.

Geneva Bible 1599

So then death worketh in vs, and life in you.

Darby Translation

so that death works in us, but life in you.

Young's Literal Translation

so that, the death indeed in us doth work, and the life in you.

Bible in Basic English

So then, death is working in us, but life in you.

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Cross references

“death”

2 Corinthians 13:9 Acts 20:24 1 Corinthians 4:10 1 John 3:16 Philippians 2:17 2 Corinthians 12:15

2 Corinthians 13:9 · BSB

In fact, we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong, and our prayer is for your perfection.

Acts 20:24 · BSB

But 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 4:10 · BSB

We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored.

1 John 3:16 · BSB

By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.

Philippians 2:17 · BSB

But 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.

2 Corinthians 12:15 · BSB

And 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?

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

11For we who are alive are always consigned to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our mortal body.

13And in keeping with what is written, “I believed, therefore I have spoken,” we who have the same spirit of faith also believe and therefore speak,

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