2 Corinthians 4:8

God's Word

In every way we’re troubled, but we aren’t crushed by our troubles. We’re frustrated, but we don’t give up.

Cross References

Psalm 129:2

“From the time I was young, people have attacked me, but they have never overpowered me.

Psalm 37:33

But the Lord will not abandon him to the wicked person’s power or condemn him when he is brought to trial.

Proverbs 14:26

In the fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and his children will have a place of refuge.

Proverbs 18:10

The name of the Lord is a strong tower. A righteous person runs to it and is safe.

Isaiah 40:31

Yet, the strength of those who wait with hope in the Lord will be renewed. They will soar on wings like eagles. They will run and won’t become weary. They will walk and won’t grow tired.

Habakkuk 3:17

Even if the fig tree does not bloom and the vines have no grapes, even if the olive tree fails to produce and the fields yield no food, even if the sheep pen is empty and the stalls have no cattle—

John 14:18

“I will not leave you all alone. I will come back to you.

1 Corinthians 10:13

There isn’t any temptation that you have experienced which is unusual for humans. God, who faithfully keeps his promises, will not allow you to be tempted beyond your power to resist. But when you are tempted, he will also give you the ability to endure the temptation as your way of escape.

2 Corinthians 12:10

Therefore, I accept weakness, mistreatment, hardship, persecution, and difficulties suffered for Christ. It’s clear that when I’m weak, I’m strong.

2 Corinthians 6:12

We haven’t cut you off. Your own emotions have cut you off ⌞from us⌟.

2 Corinthians 6:4

Instead, our lives demonstrate that we are God’s servants. We have endured many things: suffering, distress, anxiety,

2 Corinthians 7:5

Ever since we arrived in the province of Macedonia, we’ve had no rest. Instead, we suffer in a number of ways. Outwardly we have conflicts, and inwardly we have fears.

Galatians 4:20

I wish I were with you right now so that I could change the tone of my voice. I’m completely puzzled by what you’ve done!

1 Samuel 28:15

Samuel asked Saul, “Why did you disturb me by conjuring me up?” Saul answered, “I’m in serious trouble. The Philistines are at war with me, and God has turned against me and doesn’t answer me anymore—either by the prophets or in dreams. So I’ve called on you to tell me what to do.”

1 Samuel 30:6

David was in great distress because the people in their bitterness said he should be stoned. (They were thinking of their sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God.)

1 Samuel 31:4

Saul told his armorbearer, “Draw your sword! Stab me, or these godless men will come, stab me, and make fun of me.” But his armorbearer refused because he was terrified. So Saul took the sword and fell on it.