7 This is something of great value within us, but we are like pots made of earth and clay. This power is greater than any other power. But it comes from God, not from us.
8 We have much trouble, but we do not give up. We are in hard places, but help always comes.
9 People trouble us, but God is always with us. We are beaten, but we are not killed.
10 We always feel as if our body is dying, just as Jesus died. Then the life of Jesus also can be seen in our body.
11 While we live we are always ready to die for Jesus. And so the life of Jesus is also seen in our bodies which will die.