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
If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God …
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened …
That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with …
Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not …
But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at …
Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die.
Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust …
And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was …
And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up? And Saul answered, I am sore …