2 Corinthians 1:9 · KJV

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

King James Version

Passage Context

⁷And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.

⁸For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:

⁹But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead:

¹⁰Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us;

¹¹Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.

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Reflection Questions

How do you trust God in difficult times?

What does it mean to rely on God for you?

When have you felt overwhelmed and turned to God?

Life Application

faith

Consider how trusting in God can change your perspective during challenges.

personal growth

Reflect on the lessons learned through relying on God in your life.

People in This Verse

Paul the ApostleNT

A key figure in early Christianity, Paul spread the Gospel throughout the Roman Empire. He was formerly known as Saul of Tarsus, a persecutor of Christians before his dramatic conversion.

First appearance: Acts 7:58

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

This verse emphasizes trust in God who raises the dead, paralleling Jesus' resurrection.

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