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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