2 Corinthians 4:8

In 9 translations

BSB

We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;

KJV

We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;

WEB

We are pressed on every side, yet not crushed; perplexed, yet not to despair;

ASV

we are pressed on every side, yet not straitened; perplexed, yet not unto despair;

LSV

being in tribulation in every [way], but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing;

YLT

on every side being in tribulation, but not straitened; perplexed, but not in despair;

DBY

every way afflicted, but not straitened; seeing no apparent issue, but our way not entirely shut up;

DRC

In all things we suffer tribulation, but are not distressed; we are straitened, but are not destitute;

GNV

Wee are afflicted on euery side, yet are we not in distresse: we are in doubt, but yet wee despaire not.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

ἐν παντὶ θλιβόμενοι ἀλλʼ οὐ στενοχωρούμενοι, ἀπορούμενοι ἀλλʼ οὐκ ἐξαπορούμενοι,

RP2018

ἐν παντὶ θλιβόμενοι, ἀλλ’ οὐ στενοχωρούμενοι· ἀπορούμενοι, ἀλλ’ οὐκ ἐξαπορούμενοι·

TR-Boyd

ἐν παντὶ θλιβόμενοι, ἀλλ᾿ οὐ στενοχωρούμενοι· ἀπορούμενοι, ἀλλ᾿ οὐκ ἐξαπορούμενοι·

SCR1894

εν παντι θλιβομενοι αλλ ου στενοχωρουμενοι απορουμενοι αλλ ουκ εξαπορουμενοι

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• James 1:2–4Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and…
• Romans 8:35–37Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep…
• 1 Peter 4:12–14Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the…
• 2 Corinthians 12:10That 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.
• Psalms 56:2–3My enemies pursue me all day long, for many proudly assail me. When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.
• 2 Corinthians 7:5For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within.
• Romans 5:3–5Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His…
• 1 Peter 1:6–7In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by…
• Psalms 37:33the LORD will not leave them in their power or let them be condemned under judgment.
• Job 2:9–10Then Job’s wife said to him, “Do you still retain your integrity? Curse God and die!” “You speak as a foolish woman speaks,” he told her. “Should we accept from God only good and not adversity?” In all this, Job did…
• 2 Corinthians 1:8–10We 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. Indeed, we felt we were…
• John 14:18I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.
• 1 Corinthians 10:13No 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…
• 2 Corinthians 4:16–17Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that is far beyond…
• 1 Samuel 30:6And 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.
• 1 Samuel 28:15Then 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,…

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