1 Corinthians 15:19

Ah, if in this life we have nothing but a mere hope in Christ, we are of all men to be pitied most!

2 Corinthians 1:8-10

Now I would like you to know about the distress which befell me in Asia, brothers. I was crushed, crushed far more than I could stand, so much so that I despaired even of life;

1 Thessalonians 3:3-4

to prevent anyone being disturbed by these troubles. (Troubles are our lot, you know that well;

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