2 Corinthians 4:8

New American Bible - revised edition

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

Cross References

Psalm 129:2

Viciously have they attacked me from my youth, yet they have not prevailed against me.

Psalm 37:33

But the Lord does not abandon him in his power, nor let him be condemned when tried.

Proverbs 14:26

The fear of the Lord is a strong defense, a refuge even for one’s children.

Proverbs 18:10

The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the just run to it and are safe.

Isaiah 40:31

They that hope in the Lord will renew their strength, they will soar on eagles’ wings; They will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint.

Habakkuk 3:17

For though the fig tree does not blossom, and no fruit appears on the vine, Though the yield of the olive fails and the terraces produce no nourishment, Though the flocks disappear from the fold and there is no herd in the stalls,

John 14:18

I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you.

1 Corinthians 10:13

No trial has come to you but what is human. God is faithful and will not let you be tried beyond your strength; but with the trial he will also provide a way out, so that you may be able to bear it. Warning Against Idolatry.

2 Corinthians 12:10

Therefore, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and constraints, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong. Selfless Concern for the Church.

2 Corinthians 6:12

You are not constrained by us; you are constrained by your own affections.

2 Corinthians 6:4

on the contrary, in everything we commend ourselves as ministers of God, through much endurance, in afflictions, hardships, constraints,

2 Corinthians 7:5

For even when we came into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were afflicted in every way—external conflicts, internal fears.

Galatians 4:20

I would like to be with you now and to change my tone, for I am perplexed because of you. An Allegory on Christian Freedom.

1 Samuel 28:15

Samuel then said to Saul, “Why do you disturb me by conjuring me up?” Saul replied: “I am in great distress, for the Philistines are waging war against me and God has turned away from me. Since God no longer answers me through prophets or in dreams, I have called upon you to tell me what I should do.”

1 Samuel 30:6

Now David found himself in great danger, for the soldiers spoke of stoning him, so bitter were they over the fate of their sons and daughters. David took courage in the Lord his God

1 Samuel 31:4

Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword and run me through; otherwise these uncircumcised will come and abuse me.” But the armor-bearer, badly frightened, refused, so Saul took his own sword and fell upon it.