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2 Corinthians 4:8

King James Version (KJV)

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

Translations

2 Corinthians 4:8 - Amplified Bible

We are hedged in (pressed) on every side [troubled and oppressed in every way], but not cramped {or} crushed; we suffer embarrassments {and} are perplexed {and} unable to find a way out, but not driven to despair;

2 Corinthians 4:8 - American Standard Version

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

2 Corinthians 4:8 - Bible in Basic English

Troubles are round us on every side, but we are not shut in; things are hard for us, but we see a way out of them;

2 Corinthians 4:8 - Darby Bible

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

2 Corinthians 4:8 - English Standard Version

We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair;

2 Corinthians 4:8 - King James Version

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

2 Corinthians 4:8 - La Biblia de las Americas

Afligidos en todo, pero no agobiados; perplejos, pero no desesperados;

2 Corinthians 4:8 - The Message

2 Corinthians 4:8 - New American Standard Bible

{we are} afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing;

2 Corinthians 4:8 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Afligidos en todo, pero no agobiados; perplejos, pero no desesperados;

2 Corinthians 4:8 - World English Bible

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

2 Corinthians 4:8 - Young's Living Translation

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

2 Corinthians 4:8 - Additional Comments

Notice that in verse 8 and 9 it compares what happens to a person (the outside influence), with how that person reacts to it (internal fortitude). E.g., we are hard pressed (outside influence), yet not crushed (internal fortitude).

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