2 Corinthians 1:8

For we would not have you ignorant of our trouble, brethren, which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed down beyond measure, beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life.

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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 for you is steadfast, knowing, that as you are partakers of our sufferings, so you also partake of our comfort.

9Indeed, we had the sentence of death in ourselves, 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 stir about the way.

1 Corinthians 4:8Already you are full, already you are rich, you have become as kings without us: and I would that you had become kings, that we might also reign with you.

1 Corinthians 16:9For a wide door for effectual work has opened 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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