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2 Corinthians 4

2 Cor. 4:8 KJV (With Strong’s)

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We are troubled
thlibo (Greek #2346)
to crowd (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: afflict, narrow, throng, suffer tribulation, trouble.
Pronounce: thlee'-bo
Origin: akin to the base of 5147
v on
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
every side
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
, yet
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
distressed
stenochoreo (Greek #4729)
to hem in closely, i.e. (figuratively) cramp
KJV usage: distress, straiten.
Pronounce: sten-okh-o-reh'-o
Origin: from the same as 4730
; we are perplexed
aporeo (Greek #639)
to have no way out, i.e. be at a loss (mentally)
KJV usage: (stand in) doubt, be perplexed.
Pronounce: ap-or-eh'-o
Origin: from a compound of 1 (as a negative particle) and the base of 4198
, but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
νin despair
exaporeomai (Greek #1820)
to be utterly at a loss, i.e. despond
KJV usage: (in) despair.
Pronounce: ex-ap-or-eh'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice from 1537 and 639
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2 Cor. 7:5• 5For also when we came into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but [we were] afflicted in every way; without fightings, within fears. (2 Cor. 7:5)
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or, not altogether without help, or, means.

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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troubled.
2 Cor. 1:8‑10• 8For we would not have you ignorant, brethren, as to our tribulation that came to pass d in Asia, that we were excessively pressed beyond power, so as for us to despair even of our living.
 9But we ourselves have had in ourselves the sentence of death, that we should not have our trust in ourselves, but in God that raiseth the dead,
 10who delivered us from so great a death, and doth e deliver, in whom we have hope that he will also yet deliver, (2 Cor. 1:8‑10)
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2 Cor. 6:4• 4But in everything as ministers of God commending ourselves, in much patience, in affliction, in necessities, in straits, (2 Cor. 6:4)
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2 Cor. 7:5• 5For also when we came into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but [we were] afflicted in every way; without fightings, within fears. (2 Cor. 7:5)
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2 Cor. 11:23‑30• 23Are they ministers of Christ? (Beside myself I speak) I above measure; in labours very abundantly, in prisons very abundantly, in stripes exceedingly, in deaths often.
 24From Jews five times I received forty [stripes] save one;
 25thrice was I beaten with rods, once I was stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep;
 26by wayfarings often, by dangers of rivers, by dangers of robbers, by dangers from countrymen, by dangers from Gentiles, by dangers in town, by dangers in desert, by dangers at sea, by dangers among false brethren, by toil and trouble;
 27in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.
 28Apart from things without, my pressing care day by day, the concern for all the assemblies.
 29Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is stumbled, and I burn not?
 30If I must boast, I will boast in the matters of my infirmity. (2 Cor. 11:23‑30)
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2 Cor. 4:16‑17• 16Wherefore we fail not; but even if our outer man is consuming, yet the inner is being renewed day by day.
 17For the momentary lightness of our affliction worketh out for us in surpassing measure an eternal weight of glory: (2 Cor. 4:16‑17)
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2 Cor. 12:10• 10Wherefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in necessities, in persecutions, in straits for Christ; for when I am weak, then am I strong. (2 Cor. 12:10)
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1 Sam. 28:15•  (1 Sam. 28:15)
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1 Sam. 30:6•  (1 Sam. 30:6)
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Psa. 56:2‑3•  (Psa. 56:2‑3)
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Prov. 14:26•  (Prov. 14:26)
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Prov. 18:10•  (Prov. 18:10)
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Rom. 5:3‑5• 3And not only [so], but we also boast in tribulations, knowing that tribulation worketh out endurance;
 4and endurance proof, and proof hope:
 5and hope maketh not ashamed, because the love of God is poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit that was given to us. (Rom. 5:3‑5)
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Rom. 8:35‑37• 35who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?
 36according as it is written, “For thy sake are we being put to death all the day long, we have been reckoned as sheep of slaughter.”
 37But in all these things we more than overcome by him that loved us. (Rom. 8:35‑37)
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James 1:2‑4• 2Count [it] all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into various temptations,
 3knowing that the proving of your faith worketh out endurance;
 4but let endurance have a perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, lacking in nothing. (James 1:2‑4)
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1 Peter 1:6‑7• 6Wherein ye exult, now for a little (if it is needful) put to grief in manifold trials,
 7that the proof of your faith, much more precious than gold that perisheth though proved by fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at [the] revelation of Jesus Christ: (1 Peter 1:6‑7)
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1 Peter 4:12‑14• 12Beloved, be not surprised at the fire among you that cometh for your trial, as though a strange thing were happening to you;
 13but inasmuch as ye share in the sufferings of Christ, rejoice, that in the revelation of his glory also ye may rejoice exultingly.
 14If ye are reproached in Christ's name, blessed [are ye], because the [Spirit] of glory and the Spirit of God resteth upon you: [on their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified]. (1 Peter 4:12‑14)
not in despair.
or, not altogether without help, or means.
1 Sam. 31:4•  (1 Sam. 31:4)
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Job 2:9‑10•  (Job 2:9‑10)
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Psa. 37:33•  (Psa. 37:33)
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John 14:18• 18I will not leave you orphans, I am coming unto you. (John 14:18)
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1 Cor. 10:13• 13No temptation hath taken you save a human one: but God [is] faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what ye are able, but will with the temptation make also the issue that ye may be able to bear [it]. (1 Cor. 10:13)
• Afflicted by the tribulation, this was the vessel’s part; not straitened, for God was with the vessel. Without means of escape, that was the vessel; yet not without resource, for God was with it. (“2 Corinthians 4” by J.N. Darby)
• Paul was troubled on every side; this was the earthen vessel. Though troubled, he was not distressed; this was the power of God. He was perplexed — the earthen vessel; but his way was not entirely shut up — the power of God. He was persecuted — the earthen vessel; but not forsaken — the power of God. He was cast down — the earthen vessel; but not destroyed — the power of God. (“2 Corinthians 4” by H. Smith)
• {v.8-11} It was something like the burning bush that Moses saw; it burned, but the fire didn’t consume it (Ex. 3:1-6). Hence, we see human frailty on one hand and divine enablement on the other. (“A True Christian Minister Has Personal Exercises Regarding the Ministry He Carries: 2 Corinithains 4” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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

W. Kelly Translation

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in everything being afflicted, yet not straitened, sorely yet not utterly perplexed,