2 Corinthians 4:8
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
Context
This verse from 2 Corinthians Chapter 4 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul does not lose heart: he has renounced disgraceful underhanded ways. The god of this age has blinded unbelievers. We have this treasure in jars of clay. We are afflicted but not crushed, perplexed but not driven to despair. We …
Other Translations
we are pressed on every side, yet not straitened; perplexed, yet not unto despair;
on every side being in tribulation, but not straitened; perplexed, but not in despair;
Troubles are round us on every side, but we are not shut in; things are hard for us, but we see a way out of them;
Cross References
And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up? And Saul answered, I am sore …
And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was …
Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust …
Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die.
But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at …
The Lord will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged.
Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High.
What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.