2 Corinthians 4:8

Though hard pressed on every side, we are never hemmed in; through perplexed, never driven to despair;

Twentieth Century New Testament

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We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;

In Context

7This treasure we have in these earthen vessels, that its all-prevailing power may be seen to come from God, and not to be our own.

9though pursued, never abandoned; though struck down, never killed!

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Cross References

John 14:18I will not leave you bereaved; I will come to you.

Romans 8:35Who is there to separate us from the love of the Christ? Will trouble, or difficulty, or persecution, or hunger, or nakedness, or danger, or the 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 →

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