2 Corinthians 1:8

For we would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of our affliction which befell us in Asia, that we were exceedingly oppressed, above our strength, so that we despaired even of life.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:

In Context

7And our hope of you is steadfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so are ye also of the consolation.

9Yea, we ourselves had in ourselves the sentence of death, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God who raises the dead;

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Cross References

Acts 19:23And about that time, there arose no small tumult concerning the Way.

1 Corinthians 4:8Already ye are filled full, already ye became rich, without us ye reigned as kings; and I would ye did reign, that we also might reign with you.

1 Corinthians 16:9For a great and effectual door is open to me, and there are many adversaries.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 1:8-12

Paul's Sincerity and Affliction. ( a. d. 57.) 7 And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation. 8 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: 9 But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead: 10 Who delivered us from so great a… Read the whole commentary →

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