2 Corinthians 4:6-9

6We are his servants because the same God who said that light should shine out of darkness has given us light. For that reason we bring to light the knowledge about God’s glory which shines from Christ’s face.

7Our bodies are made of clay, yet we have the treasure of the Good News in them. This shows that the superior power of this treasure belongs to God and doesn’t come from us.

8In every way we’re troubled, but we aren’t crushed by our troubles. We’re frustrated, but we don’t give up.

9We’re persecuted, but we’re not abandoned. We’re captured, but we’re not killed.