Parallel Verses English Standard Version We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; King James Bible We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; American Standard Version we are pressed on every side, yet not straitened; perplexed, yet not unto despair; Douay-Rheims Bible In all things we suffer tribulation, but are not distressed; we are straitened, but are not destitute; English Revised Version we are pressed on every side, yet not straitened; perplexed, yet not unto despair; Webster's Bible Translation We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Weymouth New Testament We are hard pressed, yet never in absolute distress; perplexed, yet never utterly baffled; 2 Corinthians 4:8 Parallel Commentary Vincent's Word StudiesTroubled (θλιβόμενοι) See on tribulation, Matthew 13:21. The verb also has the meaning of to straiten, contract, as Matthew 7:14, where τεθλιμμένη, A.V. narrow, is properly rendered by Rev. straitened. Distressed (στενοχωρούμενοι) Only here and 2 Corinthians 6:12. From στενός narrow, and χῶρος a space. Hence cramped. The A.V. gives no suggestion of the figurative paradox. We are pressed closely, yet not cramped. Rev., pressed on every side, yet not straitened. Perplexed (ἀπορούμενοι) From ἀ not, and πόρος a passage. Lit., to be unable to find a way out. In despair (ἐξαπορούμενοι) Rev., very neatly, rendered unto despair. The word expresses an advance of thought on perplexed, yet on the same line. We are perplexed, but not utterly perplexed. The play between the Greek words cannot be rendered. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge troubled. yet. Proverbs 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runs into it, and is safe. James 1:2-4 My brothers, count it all joy when you fall into divers temptations... not in despair. or, not altogether without help, or means. Job 2:9,10 Then said his wife to him, Do you still retain your integrity? curse God, and die... Psalm 37:33 The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged. John 14:18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. Cross References Psalm 129:2 "Greatly have they afflicted me from my youth, yet they have not prevailed against me. Isaiah 40:31 but they 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 should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, Romans 8:35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? 2 Corinthians 1:8 For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. 2 Corinthians 6:4 but as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: by great endurance, in afflictions, hardships, calamities, 2 Corinthians 6:12 You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted in your own affections. Jump to Previous Absolute Afflicted Apparent Baffled Crushed Despair Despairing Distress Distressed Driven Entirely Hard Issue Perplexed Pressed Round Shut Side Straitened Troubled Troubles Utterly WayJump to Next Absolute Afflicted Apparent Baffled Crushed Despair Despairing Distress Distressed Driven Entirely Hard Issue Perplexed Pressed Round Shut Side Straitened Troubled Troubles Utterly WayLinks 2 Corinthians 4:8 NIV2 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 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 4:8 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 4:8 French Bible 2 Corinthians 4:8 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |
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