2 Corinthians 4:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So here's what's happening, we're literally dying for this message, but because of that, you get to live.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the hardest thing you go through becomes the very thing that brings life to someone else.

📚 Historical Context

In the context of Paul's second letter to the Corinthians, he is describing the hardships he faces as an apostle, including persecution and suffering, which he compares to carrying the death of Jesus in his own life. This suffering, Paul explains, serves to reveal the life of Christ in the believers he ministers to, such as the Corinthian church, emphasizing that his trials are for their spiritual benefit. Specifically, verse 12 highlights how Paul's personal experiences of affliction lead to growth and life in others.

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