2 Corinthians 4:13 Explained in Context

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Verse 13. We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;

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Quick Meaning

This verse quotes believing speech from the Psalms and applies it to Paul's proclamation.

Read It With

2 Corinthians 4:7–15

Read 2 Corinthians 4:13 with 4:7–15. This verse quotes believing speech from the Psalms and applies it to Paul's proclamation. The complete unit establishes this movement: The gospel treasure is carried in fragile bodies so power is seen as God's: Paul is pressured but not abandoned, bears Jesus' dying so Jesus' life appears, and hopes for resurrection with the Corinthians.

Why This Verse Appears Here

The unit explains why weakness does not discredit ministry. Within that movement, this verse quotes believing speech from the Psalms and applies it to Paul's proclamation.

Phrase-by-Phrase Explanation

“We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written,”

In plain language: Faith speaks because it trusts God amid affliction.

quotes believing speech from the Psalms and applies it to Paul's proclamation. Faith speaks because it trusts God amid affliction.

Why it matters: The wording identifies this verse's distinct contribution to the complete unit.

How certain? strong

What Remains True

Faith speaks because it trusts God amid affliction.

How It Can Shape Life

Let speech arise from grounded trust rather than pressure to sound certain.

Continue in Context

The full thought-unit study remains the final contextual authority for this Verse Lens.

Read 2 Corinthians 4:7–15 — Fragile Vessels Display Resurrection Power

Sources used for this Verse Lens

How certain is this explanation? strong

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Biblical text

King James (Authorized) Version — eng-kjv2006

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Supports: Exact reader-facing Scripture wording, paragraph markers, supplied-word markup, and complete verse coverage.

Exact location: 2 Corinthians 4:7–15, pinned eng-kjv2006 USFM corpus

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Greek textual evidence

The Greek New Testament: SBL Edition

Michael W. Holmes, editor; Society of Biblical Literature and Logos

Society of Biblical Literature and Logos Bible Software, 2010

Supports: Greek wording, clause relationships, repeated terms, and original-language discussion.

Exact location: SBLGNT official text file 2Co.txt, 4:7–15

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Translation and textual notes

NET Bible - 2 Corinthians with translators' and textual notes

Biblical Studies Press

Biblical Studies Press, 2005-2026 online edition

Supports: Verse-level Greek, syntax, KJV-era wording, textual variants, and interpretive alternatives.

Exact location: NET Bible 2 Corinthians chapter print views, 4:7–15, including attached translator, study, and textual notes

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