2 Corinthians 4:8

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

We are afflicted in every way, but are not crushed; [we are] perplexed, but not to the point of despair;

Cross References

John 14:18

I will not abandon you [Note: The Greek says, “leave you orphans”]; I will come [back] to you.

1 Corinthians 10:13

Every temptation that you have experienced is one that commonly happens to people. But God is dependable and will not allow you to be tempted beyond your ability [to cope with it]; [instead] He will provide, along with the temptation, also a way of escaping [it], so you people will be able to endure it.

2 Corinthians 12:10

So, I am pleased to [endure] weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions and difficulties, [all] for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak [physically], then I am strong [spiritually].

2 Corinthians 6:12

We are not holding back [our affections] from you, but you are holding back your affections [from us].

2 Corinthians 6:4

But, as ministers of God, we [try to] commend ourselves [to others] in every way. [We do this] by [our] great steadfastness in troubles, hardships and difficulties.

2 Corinthians 7:5

For even when we came to Macedonia we had no rest for our bodies. But we met with trouble on every hand. [There were] conflicts on the outside and fears within us.

Galatians 4:20

But I would like to be present with you and change the tone [of my remarks], because I am very distressed over your condition.