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2 Corinthians 4:7
New Catholic Bible
2 Corinthians 4:7
New Catholic Bible
The State of an Apostle.[a] 7 However, we hold this treasure in earthen vessels so that it may be clear that this immense power belongs to God and does not derive from us.
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- 2 Corinthians 4:7 In his life, Paul shows the “mystique” of the apostle. He knows that his existence must be identified with that of Christ, that he must enter into Christ’s struggle and his agony. Thus, he reproduces in his person and his action the Paschal Mystery, the mystery of death and life, suffering and victory, until the day when he will share fully, with all the saved, in the life of the risen Lord.
