2 Corinthians 3:5
2 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 3
“Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;”2 Corinthians 3:5
What Does 2 Corinthians 3:5 Mean?
2 Corinthians 3:5 is found in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 3, verse 5 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Corinthians 3:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Philippians 2:13“For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.”2 Corinthians 12:9“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”2 Corinthians 4:7“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.”Philippians 4:13“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”1 Corinthians 15:10“But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.”1 Samuel 17:45“Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.”John 15:5“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.”2 Corinthians 10:4“(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)”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:”Genesis 41:16“And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.”Galatians 6:3“For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.”James 1:17“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.”Psalms 18:32“It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.”Exodus 3:11“And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?”2 Corinthians 2:16“To the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life. And who is sufficient for these things?”1 Chronicles 29:14“But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.”Acts 3:12“And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or holiness we had made this man to walk?”Matthew 10:19“But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.”1 Corinthians 12:3“Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.”Luke 21:15“For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.”
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