2 Corinthians 4:8 kjv — We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;

King James Version

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

— 2 Corinthians 4:8, King James Version

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2 Corinthians 4 — Context

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For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.

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For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

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But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.

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

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Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;

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Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.

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For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus’ sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh.

2 Corinthians 4:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 4:8 say?
2 Corinthians 4:8 in the King James Version reads: “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;”
Where is 2 Corinthians 4:8 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 4:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 4, verse 8.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 4:8.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 4:8 in?
2 Corinthians 4:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 4:8?
2 Corinthians 4:8 reads (KJV): “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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