2 Corinthians 4:8 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

⁸ We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair;

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁸ We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁸ We are hedged in (pressed) on every side [troubled and oppressed in every way], but not cramped or crushed; we suffer embarrassments and are perplexed and unable to find a way out, but not driven to despair;

American Standard Version (1901)

⁸ we are pressed on every side, yet not straitened; perplexed, yet not unto despair;

Common English Bible

⁸ We are experiencing all kinds of trouble, but we aren’t crushed. We are confused, but we aren’t depressed.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁸ In all things, we endure tribulation, yet we are not in anguish. We are constrained, yet we are not destitute.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁸ In all things we suffer tribulation, but are not distressed; we are straitened, but are not destitute;

2 Corinthians 4:8 Cross References

Psalm 129:2

“Sorely have they afflicted me from my youth, yet they have not prevailed against me.

Psalm 37:33

The Lord will not abandon him to his power, or let him be condemned when he is brought to trial.

Proverbs 14:26

In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.

Proverbs 18:10

The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.

Isaiah 40:31

but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.

Habakkuk 3:17

Though the fig tree do not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls,

John 14:18

“I will not leave you desolate; I will come to you.

1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your strength, but with the temptation will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

2 Corinthians 12:10

For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities; for when I am weak, then I am strong.

2 Corinthians 6:12

You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted in your own affections.

2 Corinthians 6:4

but as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: through great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities,

2 Corinthians 7:5

For even when we came into Macedonia, our bodies had no rest but we were afflicted at every turn—fighting without and fear within.

Galatians 4:20

I could wish to be present with you now and to change my tone, for I am perplexed about you.

1 Samuel 28:15

Then Samuel said to Saul, “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” Saul answered, “I am in great distress; for the Philistines are warring against me, and God has turned away from me and answers me no more, either by prophets or by dreams; therefore I have summoned you to tell me what I shall do.”

1 Samuel 30:6

And David was greatly distressed; for the people spoke of stoning him, because all the people were bitter in soul, each for his sons and daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.

1 Samuel 31:4

Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword, and thrust me through with it, lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and make sport of me.” But his armor-bearer would not; for he feared greatly. Therefore Saul took his own sword, and fell upon it.