2 Corinthians 4:9 web — pursued, yet not forsaken; struck down, yet not destroyed;

World English Bible

"pursued, yet not forsaken; struck down, yet not destroyed;"

— 2 Corinthians 4:9, World English Bible

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2 Corinthians 4 — Context

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seeing it is God who said, "Light will shine out of darkness," who has shone 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 clay vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves.

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

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pursued, yet not forsaken; struck down, yet not destroyed;

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always carrying in the body the putting to death of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.

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For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus may be revealed in our mortal flesh.

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So then death works in us, but life in you.

2 Corinthians 4:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 4:9 say?
2 Corinthians 4:9 in the World English Bible reads: “pursued, yet not forsaken; struck down, yet not destroyed;”
Where is 2 Corinthians 4:9 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 4:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 4, verse 9.
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 4:9.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 4:9 in?
2 Corinthians 4:9 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 4:9?
2 Corinthians 4:9 reads (WEB): “pursued, yet not forsaken; struck down, yet not destroyed;” 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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