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Close still life of a chipped modest clay jar holding a small piece of rich golden cloth, plain natural contents, strong contrast with rough earthenware, no coins or magic light.
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2 Corinthians 4:7

Treasure in Clay Jars

Treasure in Clay Jars, Hope Beyond Affliction · 2 Corinthians 4

Story guide: Visual essay: A precious cloth inside ordinary clay illustrates the treasure metaphor; it does not define the treasure as material wealth.

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7But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that the surpassing greatness of the power may be of God and not from us.

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