2 Corinthians 4:8
We are pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
Cross References
Psalm 129:2
many a time they have persecuted me from my youth, but they have not prevailed against me.

Isaiah 40:31
But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not faint.

Habakkuk 3:17
Though the fig tree does not bud and no fruit is on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the sheep are cut off from the fold and no cattle are in the stalls,

Romans 8:35
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?

2 Corinthians 1:8
We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life.

2 Corinthians 6:4
Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;

2 Corinthians 6:12
It is not our affection, but yours that is restrained.

2 Corinthians 7:5
For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction--conflicts on the outside, fears within.

Galatians 4:20
how I wish I could be with you now and change my tone, because I am perplexed about you.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

troubled.

2 Corinthians 1:8-10
We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. . . .

2 Corinthians 6:4
Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;

2 Corinthians 7:5
For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction--conflicts on the outside, fears within.

2 Corinthians 11:23-30
Are they servants of Christ? I am speaking like I am out of my mind, but I am so much more: in harder labor, in more imprisonments, in worse beatings, in frequent danger of death. . . .

yet.

2 Corinthians 4:16, 17
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day. . . .

2 Corinthians 12:10
That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

1 Samuel 28:15
Then Samuel said to Saul, "Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?" "I am deeply distressed, " replied Saul. "The Philistines are fighting against me, and God has turned away from me. He no longer answers me, either by the prophets or dreams. So I have called on you to tell me what to do."

1 Samuel 30:6
And David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of every man grieved for his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God.

Psalm 56:2, 3
My enemies pursue me all day long, for many proudly assail me. . . .

Proverbs 14:26
He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.

Proverbs 18:10
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

Romans 5:3-5
Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; . . .

Romans 8:35-37
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? . . .

James 1:2-4
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, . . .

1 Peter 1:6, 7
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials, . . .

1 Peter 4:12-14
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. . . .

not in despair.

1 Samuel 31:4
Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, "Draw your sword and run it through me, or these uncircumcised men will come and run me through and torture me!" But the armor-bearer refused, because he was terrified. So Saul took his own sword and fell on it.

Job 2:9, 10
Then Job's wife said to him, "Do you still retain your integrity? Curse God and die!" . . .

Psalm 37:33
the LORD will not leave them in their power or let them be condemned under judgment.

John 14:18
I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.

1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. 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 an escape, so that you can stand up under it.

Links
2 Corinthians 4:8 NIV
2 Corinthians 4:8 NLT
2 Corinthians 4:8 ESV
2 Corinthians 4:8 NASB
2 Corinthians 4:8 KJV

2 Corinthians 4:8 Bible Apps
2 Corinthians 4:8 Parallel
2 Corinthians 4:8 Biblia Paralela
2 Corinthians 4:8 Chinese Bible
2 Corinthians 4:8 French Bible
2 Corinthians 4:8 German Bible

2 Corinthians 4:8 Commentaries

Bible Hub
2 Corinthians 4:7
Top of Page
Top of Page