2 Corinthians 4:8

We are hard pressed, yet never in absolute distress; perplexed, yet never utterly baffled;

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

7But we have this treasure in a fragile vase of clay, in order that the surpassing greatness of the power may be seen to belong to God, and not to originate in us.

9pursued, yet never left unsuccoured; struck to the ground, yet never slain;

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Cross References

John 14:18I will not leave you bereaved: I am coming to you.

Romans 8:35Who shall separate us from Christ's love? Shall affliction or distress, persecution or hunger, 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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