2 Corinthians 1:9 Meaning
But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead:
Context Explained
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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Romans 4:24-25
Both verses affirm faith in God who raises Jesus from the dead.
1 Peter 1:21
This verse also speaks of faith in God who raised Jesus.
John 11:25
Jesus identifies Himself as the resurrection and the life.
Source: 2 Corinthians 1:9