Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; New Living Translation We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. English Standard Version We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; Berean Standard Bible We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; Berean Literal Bible being hard pressed in every way but not being crushed, being perplexed but not despairing, King James Bible We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; New King James Version We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; New American Standard Bible we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; NASB 1995 we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; NASB 1977 we are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; Legacy Standard Bible in every way afflicted, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; Amplified Bible We are pressured in every way [hedged in], but not crushed; perplexed [unsure of finding a way out], but not driven to despair; Christian Standard Bible We are afflicted in every way but not crushed; we are perplexed but not in despair; Holman Christian Standard Bible We are pressured in every way but not crushed; we are perplexed but not in despair; American Standard Version we are pressed on every side, yet not straitened; perplexed, yet not unto despair; Contemporary English Version We often suffer, but we are never crushed. Even when we don't know what to do, we never give up. English Revised Version we are pressed on every side, yet not straitened; perplexed, yet not unto despair; GOD'S WORD® Translation In every way we're troubled, but we aren't crushed by our troubles. We're frustrated, but we don't give up. Good News Translation We are often troubled, but not crushed; sometimes in doubt, but never in despair; International Standard Version In every way we're troubled but not crushed, frustrated but not in despair, Majority Standard Bible We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; NET Bible We are experiencing trouble on every side, but are not crushed; we are perplexed, but not driven to despair; New Heart English Bible We are pressed on every side, yet not crushed; perplexed, yet not to 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; World English Bible We are pressed on every side, yet not crushed; perplexed, yet not to despair; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbeing in tribulation in every [way], but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; Berean Literal Bible being hard pressed in every way but not being crushed, being perplexed but not despairing, Young's Literal Translation on every side being in tribulation, but not straitened; perplexed, but not in despair; Smith's Literal Translation Being pressed in every thing, but not straightened; being at a loss, but not utterly perplexed; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn all things we suffer tribulation, but are not distressed; we are straitened, but are not destitute; Catholic Public Domain Version In all things, we endure tribulation, yet we are not in anguish. We are constrained, yet we are not destitute. New American Bible We are afflicted in every way, but not constrained; perplexed, but not driven to despair; New Revised Standard Version We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWe are distressed in every way, but not overwhelmed; we are harassed on all sides, but not conquered; Aramaic Bible in Plain English For we are squeezed in all things, but we are not strangled; we are harassed, but we are not condemned. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentWe are pressed on all sides, yet not restrained; perplexed, but not in despair; Godbey New Testament in everything being troubled, but not in difficulties incorrigible; being at a loss, but not utterly at a loss; Haweis New Testament We are afflicted on every side, yet not reduced to extremities; under difficulties, yet not in despair; Mace New Testament I am press'd on every side, yet not crush'd; perplexed, but not in despair; Weymouth New Testament We are hard pressed, yet never in absolute distress; perplexed, yet never utterly baffled; Worrell New Testament being pressed on every side, yet not cooped up; perplexed, yet not despairing; Worsley New Testament being afflicted on every side, but not oppressed; perplexed, but not in despair; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Treasures in Jars of Clay7Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us. 8We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; 9persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.… Cross References 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? / As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” / No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Philippians 4:12-13 I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. In any and every situation I have learned the secret of being filled and being hungry, of having plenty and having need. / I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. James 1:2-4 Consider 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 complete, not lacking anything. 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 / so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 4:12-13 Beloved, 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 revelation of His glory. John 16:33 I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!” Acts 14:22 strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said. 2 Timothy 3:12 Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, Matthew 5:10-12 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. Hebrews 12:1-3 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. / Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. / Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Psalm 34:19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all. Psalm 46:1-3 For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, / though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Treasury of Scripture We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; troubled. 2 Corinthians 1:8-10 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: … 2 Corinthians 6:4 But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, 2 Corinthians 7:5 For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears. yet. 2 Corinthians 4:16,17 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day… 2 Corinthians 12:10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. 1 Samuel 28:15 And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up? And Saul answered, I am sore distressed; for the Philistines make war against me, and God is departed from me, and answereth me no more, neither by prophets, nor by dreams: therefore I have called thee, that thou mayest make known unto me what I shall do. not in despair. 1 Samuel 31:4 Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. Job 2:9,10 Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die… Psalm 37:33 The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged. 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 Way2 Corinthians 4 1. Paul declares how he has used all sincerity and diligence in preaching the gospel,7. and how his troubles and persecutions did redound to the praise of God's power, 12. to the benefit of the church, 16. and to the apostle's own eternal glory. We are hard pressed on all sides The Greek word for "hard pressed" is "θλιβόμενοι" (thlibomenoi), which conveys the idea of being under pressure or afflicted. Historically, the Apostle Paul faced numerous trials and persecutions, reflecting the early Christian experience of being surrounded by opposition. This phrase captures the reality of spiritual and physical challenges that believers encounter. Yet, it also implies resilience, as the pressure does not lead to destruction. The imagery is akin to an olive press, where pressure yields valuable oil, symbolizing how trials can produce spiritual growth and strength. but not crushed perplexed but not in despair Parallel Commentaries ... Greek We are pressedθλιβόμενοι (thlibomenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2346: (a) I make narrow (strictly: by pressure); I press upon, (b) I persecute, press hard. Akin to the base of tribos; to crowd. on ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. all [sides], παντὶ (panti) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. but ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. not οὐ (ou) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. crushed; στενοχωρούμενοι (stenochōroumenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4729: From the same as stenochoria; to hem in closely, i.e. cramp. perplexed, ἀπορούμενοι (aporoumenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 639: From a compound of a and the base of poreuomai; to have no way out, i.e. Be at a loss. but ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. in despair; ἐξαπορούμενοι (exaporoumenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1820: To be utterly without resource, be in despair. Middle voice from ek and aporeo; to be utterly at a loss, i.e. Despond. Links 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 BibleApps.com 2 Corinthians 4:8 Biblia Paralela 2 Corinthians 4:8 Chinese Bible 2 Corinthians 4:8 French Bible 2 Corinthians 4:8 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 4:8 We are pressed on every side yet (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) |
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