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 do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, about the suffering we experienced in Asia. We were so crushed beyond our ability to endure that we even despaired of living.

Instead, in every way we demonstrate that we are God's servants by tremendous endurance in the midst of difficulties, hardships, and calamities;

For even when we came to Macedonia, our bodies had no rest. We suffered in a number of ways. Outwardly there were conflicts, inwardly there were fears.

Are they the Messiah's servants? I am insane to talk like this, but I am a far better one! I have been involved in far greater efforts, far more imprisonments, countless beatings, and have faced death more than once.

Yet

That's why we are not discouraged. No, even if outwardly we are wearing out, inwardly we are being renewed each and every day.

That is why I take such pleasure in weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and difficulties for the Messiah's sake, for when I am weak, then I am strong.

Samuel told Saul, "Why did you disturb me by bringing me up?" Saul said, "I'm in great distress. The Philistines are waging war against me. God has departed from me and won't answer me anymore, either by messages written by the hand of the prophets or by dreams. So I've summoned you to tell me what I should do."

David was in great danger because all the people were bitter because of their sons and daughters, and they were talking about stoning him. But David found strength in the LORD his God.

Those who watch me all day have harassed me, for there are many who fight against me out of conceit.

Rock-solid security is found in the fear of the LORD, and within it one's children find refuge.

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; a righteous person rushes to it and is lifted up above the danger.

Not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,

Who will separate us from the Messiah's love? Can trouble, distress, persecution, hunger, nakedness, danger, or a violent death do this?

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you are involved in various trials,

You greatly rejoice in this, even though you have to suffer various kinds of trials for a little while,

Dear friends, do not be surprised by the fiery ordeal that is taking place among you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.

Not in despair

Saul told his armor bearer, "Draw your sword and run me through with it, or these uncircumcised people will come and run me through and make sport of me." But his armor bearer did not want to do it because he was very frightened, so Saul took the sword and fell on it.

Then his wife told him, "Do you remain firm in your integrity? Curse God and die!"

but the LORD will not let him fall into his hands. He will not be condemned when he is put on trial.

I'm not going to forsake you like orphans. I will come back to you.

No temptation has overtaken you that is unusual for human beings. But God is faithful, and he will not allow you to be tempted beyond your strength. Instead, along with the temptation he will also provide a way out, so that you may be able to endure it.

General references

The troubles of my heart have increased; bring me out of my distress!

It was in weakness, fear, and great trembling that I came to you.

And why in fact are we being endangered every hour?