We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Treasury of Scripture troubled. 2 Corinthians 1:8-10 For we would not, brothers, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure... 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 fights... 2 Corinthians 11:23-30 Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labors more abundant, in stripes above measure... 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... 1 Samuel 28:15 And Samuel said to Saul, Why have you disquieted me, to bring me up? And Saul answered, I am sore distressed... 1 Samuel 30:6 And David was greatly distressed; for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved... Psalm 56:2,3 My enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O you most High... Proverbs 14:26 In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge. Proverbs 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runs into it, and is safe. Romans 5:3-5 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation works patience... Romans 8:35-37 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril... James 1:2-4 My brothers, count it all joy when you fall into divers temptations... 1 Peter 1:6,7 Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, you are in heaviness through manifold temptations... 1 Peter 4:12-14 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you... not in despair. or, not altogether without help, or means. 1 Samuel 31:4 Then said Saul to his armor bearer, Draw your sword, and thrust me through therewith... Job 2:9,10 Then said his wife to him, Do you still retain your integrity? curse God, and die... Psalm 37:33 The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged. John 14:18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you. 1 Corinthians 10:13 There has no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful...
Context Treasures in Jars of Clay
7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. 8We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; 10Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. 11For we which live are always delivered to death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh. 12So then death works in us, but life in you. 13We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak; 14Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you. 15For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. 16For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. 17For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, works for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; 18While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
we are pressed on every side, yet not straitened; perplexed, yet not unto despair;
Douay-Rheims Bible
In all things we suffer tribulation, but are not distressed; we are straitened, but are not destitute;
Darby Bible Translation
every way afflicted, but not straitened; seeing no apparent issue, but our way not entirely shut up;
King James Bible
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
Young's Literal Translation
on every side being in tribulation, but not straitened; perplexed, but not in despair;
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