7 But I hold this treasure in an earthen vessel, in order that the surpassing greatness of the power may be from God, and not from myself.

8 On every side I am hard pressed, yet not hemmed in; perplexed, but not in despair;

9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.

10 Wherever I go, I am always carrying about in my body the dying of Jesus, in order that the life also of Jesus may be made manifest in this body of mine.

11 For, alive though I am, I am always given over to death for the sake of Jesus, that the life also of Jesus may shine forth in my dying flesh.