Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
Bible References
Spirit
Romans 5:3
And not only that, but this too: let us continue exulting in our sufferings, for we know that suffering produces endurance,
Romans 8:35
Who can separate us from Christ's love? Can suffering or misfortune or persecution or hunger or destitution or danger or the sword?
2 Corinthians 1:12
For my boast is this, to which my conscience testifies, that before the world, but especially before you, I have acted from pure motives and in sincerity before God, not depending on worldly wisdom but on God's unmerited favor.
2 Corinthians 12:9
but He said to me, "My spiritual strength is sufficient, for it is only by means of conscious weakness that perfect power is developed."
James 1:2
You must consider it the purest joy, my brothers, when you are involved in various trials,
1 Peter 1:6
In such a hope keep on rejoicing, although for a little while you must be sorrow-stricken with various trials,
But
Mark 14:33
And he took Peter, James, and John along with Him, and He began to feel completely dazed and to realize His anguish of heart,
2 Corinthians 2:7
so you must do the opposite, freely forgive and comfort him, to keep him from being overwhelmed by his excessive sadness.