2 Corinthians 4:8
On every side, pressed hard, but not hemmed in, without a way, but not without a by-way,
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
In Context
9Pursued, but not abandoned, thrown down, but not destroyed;—
Cross References
1 Samuel 28:15And Samuel said unto Saul, Wherefore hast thou disquieted me, by bringing me up? And Saul said—I am in sore distress, for, the Philistines, are making war against me, and, God, hath turned away from me, and answereth me no more—either by means of the prophets, or by dreams, therefore have I even called for thee, to let me know, what I am to do.
1 Samuel 31:4Then said Saul to his armour-bearer—Draw thy sword and pierce me through therewith, lest these uncircumcised come, and pierce me through, and abuse me. But his armour-bearer was not willing, for he was sore afraid. So Saul took his sword and fell thereon.
Psalms 37:33Yahweh, will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him, when he is judged.
Proverbs 14:26In the reverence of Yahweh, is strong security, and, his children, shall have a place of refuge.
John 14:18I will not leave you bereft,—I am coming unto you.
Romans 8:35Who shall separate us from the love of the Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?—
Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 4:2-8
Constancy and Sincerity of the Apostles; The Apostle's Integrity. ( a. d. 57.) 1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. 3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which… Read the whole commentary →