But we hold this treasure in earthen vessels, so that what is sublime may be of the power of God, and not of us
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King James Version
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.English Standard Version
But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.New International Version
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.