2 Corinthians 4:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

We often suffer, but we are never crushed. Even when we don't know what to do, we never give up.

Cross References

Psalm 129:2

“Since the time I was young, enemies have often attacked! But they have not defeated me,

Psalm 37:33

but the LORD is on their side, and he will defend them when they are on trial.

Proverbs 14:26

If you respect the LORD, you and your children have a strong fortress

Proverbs 18:10

The LORD is a mighty tower where his people can run for safety—

Isaiah 40:31

But those who trust the LORD will find new strength. They will be strong like eagles soaring upward on wings; they will walk and run without getting tired.

Habakkuk 3:17

Fig trees may no longer bloom, or vineyards produce grapes; olive trees may be fruitless, and harvest time a failure; sheep pens may be empty, and cattle stalls vacant—

John 14:18

I won't leave you like orphans. I will come back to you.

1 Corinthians 10:13

You are tempted in the same way that everyone else is tempted. But God can be trusted not to let you be tempted too much, and he will show you how to escape from your temptations.

2 Corinthians 12:10

Yes, I am glad to be weak or insulted or ill-treated or to have troubles and sufferings, if it is for Christ. Because when I am weak, I am strong.

2 Corinthians 6:12

We are not holding back on our love for you, but you are holding back on your love for us.

2 Corinthians 6:4

But in everything and in every way we show that we truly are God's servants. We have always been patient, though we have had a lot of trouble, suffering, and hard times.

2 Corinthians 7:5

After we came to Macedonia, we didn't have any chance to rest. We were faced with all kinds of problems. We were troubled by enemies and troubled by fears.

Galatians 4:20

I wish I were with you now. Then I would not have to talk this way. You really have me puzzled.

1 Samuel 28:15

“Why are you bothering me by bringing me up like this?” Samuel asked. “I'm terribly worried,” Saul answered. “The Philistines are about to attack me. God has turned his back on me and won't answer any more by prophets or by dreams. What should I do?”

1 Samuel 30:6

David was desperate. His soldiers were so upset over what had happened to their sons and daughters that they were thinking about stoning David to death. But he felt the LORD God giving him strength,

1 Samuel 31:4

Saul told the soldier who carried his weapons, “Kill me with your sword! I don't want those worthless Philistines to torture me and make fun of me.” But the soldier was afraid to kill him. Saul then took out his own sword; he stuck the blade into his stomach, and fell on it.