2 Corinthians 4:11

For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus’ sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh.

Cross-references

In 2 Cor 5:4, Paul says what is mortal may be swallowed up by life—the same longing for life to overcome mortal flesh.

In 2 Corinthians 6:9, Paul reiterates the paradox 'as dying, yet behold we live'—the same being given over to death yet manifesting life.

In 2 Corinthians 11:23, Paul enumerates specific hardships including 'often near death,' giving concrete examples of being delivered to death for Jesus.

In 2 Corinthians 12:10, Paul boasts in weaknesses, connecting to being content when weak—the same paradox that death reveals Christ's life.

Psalm 44:22 Allusion

Psalm 44:22 says we are killed all day long for God’s sake—the same idea of being handed over to death because of Jesus.

Romans 8:11 Parallel

Romans 8:11 promises the Spirit will give life to mortal bodies—directly parallel to Paul's hope that Christ's life is manifested in mortal flesh.

Romans 8:36 Citation

Romans 8:36 quotes Psalm 44:22 about being killed all day long—identical idea to being handed over to death here.

In 1 Cor 15:31, Paul says 'I die every day'—the same daily experience of death for Christ’s sake.

1 Corinthians 15:54 completes the thought: when mortality is swallowed up by life — the ultimate victory over the death Paul experiences daily in 2 Cor 4:11.

Matthew 5:11 pronounces blessing on those persecuted for Jesus — the same cause for which Paul is constantly delivered to death in 2 Cor 4:11.

Matthew 10:22 warns of hatred for Jesus' name — the very reason Paul faces death in 2 Cor 4:11, with a promise of endurance.

Luke 21:17 Parallel

Luke 21:17 echoes the same warning of universal hatred for Christ's name — the persecution Paul endures in 2 Cor 4:11.

Romans 8:10 Parallel

Romans 8:10 states that though the body is dead, the Spirit is life — echoing how death in 2 Cor 4:11 becomes the context for Jesus' life to be revealed.

In Galatians 2:20, Paul describes being crucified with Christ so Christ lives in him—the same dynamic of death to self bringing Christ's life.

Romans 5:10 Parallel

Romans 5:10 promises salvation through Christ's life — the same life that is manifested in Paul's mortal flesh in 2 Cor 4:11.

1 Corinthians 15:53 Related theme

1 Corinthians 15:53 promises future transformation of mortal flesh — the same mortality that Paul says is the stage for Jesus' life now in 2 Cor 4:11.