2 Corinthians 1:9

“But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead:”

"But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead:" - 2 Corinthians 1:9
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What does 2 Corinthians 1:9 mean?

The Bible verse 2 Corinthians 1:9 in the King James Version reads: "But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead." This verse is taken from the second letter of the apostle Paul to the church in Corinth…

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Trusting Beyond Our Limits: A Journey of Faith

The Apostle Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 1:9 provide profound insight into the very essence of faith and reliance on God. Here, Paul reflects on a period of great hardship, stating, "But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in…

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Trusting in God Through Trials: A Prayer Inspired by 2 Corinthians 1:9

Heavenly Father, We come before You today in reverent adoration, acknowledging Your sovereignty and omnipotence, as well as our own frailty and limitations. Lord, Your Word reminds us in 2 Corinthians 1:9, "But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust…

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2 Corinthians 1:9 - "But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead:"
2 Corinthians 1:9-10 - "Indeed, we felt we had received the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us."
"Indeed, we felt we had received the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us." - 2 Corinthians 1:9-10
2 Corinthians 9:1 - "For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:"
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1 Corinthians 9:2 - "If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord."
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2 Corinthians 12:9
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"For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:" - 2 Corinthians 9:1
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2 Corinthians 4:9 - "Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;"
"But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him." - 1 Corinthians 2:9
1 Corinthians 2:9 - "But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him."
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
2 Corinthians 9:15 - "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift."
1 Corinthians 9:4 - "Have we not power to eat and to drink?"
2 Corinthians 9:9 - "(As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever."
1 Corinthians 13:9 - "For we know in part, and we prophesy in part."
2 Corinthians 10:9 - "That I may not seem as if I would terrify you by letters."
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1 corinthians 2:12
1 Corinthians 11:9 - "Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man."
1 Corinthians 9:3 - "Mine answer to them that do examine me is this,"
1 Corinthians 5:9 - "I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators:"