2 Corinthians 4:8

New International Version

We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;

Cross References

2 Corinthians 12:10

That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

2 Corinthians 7:5

For when we came into Macedonia, we had no rest, but we were harassed at every turn—conflicts on the outside, fears within.

Psalm 37:33

but the Lord will not leave them in the power of the wicked or let them be condemned when brought to trial.

John 14:18

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

1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

2 Corinthians 6:4

Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses;

Proverbs 14:26

Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge.

1 Samuel 28:15

Samuel said to Saul, “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” “I am in great distress,” Saul said. “The Philistines are fighting against me, and God has departed from me. He no longer answers me, either by prophets or by dreams. So I have called on you to tell me what to do.”

1 Samuel 30:6

David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God.

Proverbs 18:10

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

1 Samuel 31:4

Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword and run me through, or these uncircumcised fellows will come and run me through and abuse me.” But his armor-bearer was terrified and would not do it; so Saul took his own sword and fell on it.

Psalm 129:2

“they have greatly oppressed me from my youth, but they have not gained the victory over me.

Isaiah 40:31

but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Habakkuk 3:17

Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls,

2 Corinthians 6:12

We are not withholding our affection from you, but you are withholding yours from us.

Galatians 4:20

how I wish I could be with you now and change my tone, because I am perplexed about you!