2 Corinthians 4:8

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 4:8

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

In all things, we endure tribulation, yet we are not in anguish. We are constrained, yet we are not destitute.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

Being pressed in every thing, but not straightened; being at a loss, but not utterly perplexed;

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Corinthians 4:8

WearetroubledG2346Verb onG1722PrepositioneverysideG3956Adjective yetG235Conjunction notG3756 distressedG4729VerbweareperplexedG639Verb butG235Conjunction notG3756indespairG1820Verb

Commentary for 2 Corinthians 4:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Corinthians 4:8

Summary

Pressure persists yet confidence remains unshaken

Event

Listing apostolic adversities

Estimated Time Period

c. 55 AD