2 Corinthians 4:8

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Summary

2 Corinthians 4:8

We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;

Troubled

Yet

Not in despair

1 Corinthians 10:13

General references

Psalm 25:17

1 Corinthians 2:3

1 Corinthians 15:30

Bible References

Troubled

For we don’t want you to be unaware, brothers, of our affliction that took place in Asia: we were completely overwhelmed—beyond our strength—so that we even despaired of life.

But as God’s ministers, we commend ourselves in everything:

by great endurance, by afflictions,
by hardship, by difficulties,

In fact, when we came into Macedonia, we had no rest. Instead, we were troubled in every way: conflicts on the outside, fears inside.

Are they servants of Christ?
I’m talking like a madman—I’m a better one:
with far more labors,
many more imprisonments,
far worse beatings, near death many times.

Yet

Therefore we do not give up. Even though our outer person is being destroyed, our inner person is being renewed day by day.

So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, catastrophes, persecutions, and in pressures, because of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

“Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” Samuel asked Saul.

“I’m in serious trouble,” replied Saul. “The Philistines are fighting against me and God has turned away from me. He doesn’t answer me anymore, either through the prophets or in dreams. So I’ve called on you to tell me what I should do.”

David was in a difficult position because the troops talked about stoning him, for they were all very bitter over the loss of their sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God.

My adversaries trample me all day,
for many arrogantly fight against me.

In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence
and his children have a refuge.

The name of Yahweh is a strong tower;
the righteous run to it and are protected.

And not only that, but we also rejoice in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance,

Who can separate us from the love of Christ?
Can affliction or anguish or persecution
or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?

Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials,

You rejoice in this, though now for a short time you have had to struggle in various trials

Dear friends, don’t be surprised when the fiery ordeal comes among you to test you as if something unusual were happening to you.

Not in despair

Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword and run me through with it, or these uncircumcised men will come and run me through and torture me.” But his armor-bearer would not do it because he was terrified. Then Saul took his sword and fell on it.

His wife said to him, “Do you still retain your integrity? Curse God and die!”

the Lord will not leave him
in the power of the wicked one
or allow him to be condemned when he is judged.

I will not leave you as orphans; I am coming to you.

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to humanity. God is faithful, and He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation He will also provide a way of escape so that you are able to bear it.

General references

The distresses of my heart increase;

bring me out of my sufferings.

I came to you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling.

Why are we in danger every hour?