2 Corinthians 4:8

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

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

Cross References

Psalm 129:2

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

Psalm 37:33

The Lord will not abandon them to their power or let them be condemned when they are brought to trial.

Proverbs 14:26

In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence, and one’s children will have a refuge.

Proverbs 18:10

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

Isaiah 40:31

but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

Habakkuk 3:17

Though the fig tree does not blossom and no fruit is on the vines; though the produce of the olive fails and the fields yield no food; though the flock is cut off from the fold and there is no herd in the stalls,

John 14:18

“I will not leave you orphaned; I am coming to you.

1 Corinthians 10:13

No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to endure it.

2 Corinthians 12:10

Therefore I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities for the sake of Christ, for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.

2 Corinthians 6:12

There is no restriction in our affections but only in yours.

2 Corinthians 6:4

but as servants of God we have commended ourselves in every way: in great endurance, afflictions, hardships, calamities,

2 Corinthians 7:5

For even when we came into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were afflicted in every way—disputes without and fears within.

Galatians 4:20

I wish I were present with you now and could change my tone, for I am perplexed about you.

1 Samuel 28:15

Then Samuel said to Saul, “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” Saul answered, “I am in great distress, for the Philistines are warring against me, and God has turned away from me and answers me no more, either by prophets or by dreams, so I have summoned you to tell me what I should do.”

1 Samuel 30:6

David was in great danger, for the people spoke of stoning him because all the people were bitter in spirit for their sons and daughters. But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.

1 Samuel 31:4

Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword and thrust me through with it, so that these uncircumcised may not come and thrust me through and make sport of me.” But his armor-bearer was unwilling, for he was terrified. So Saul took his own sword and fell on it.