2 Corinthians 1:8-9

“For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead:”

"For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead:" - 2 Corinthians 1:8-9
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What does 2 Corinthians 1:8-9 mean?

The Bible verse 2 Corinthians 1:8-9 from the King James Version (KJV) reads, "For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: But we had the…

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Trusting Beyond Our Strength

In the passage from 2 Corinthians 1:8-9 (KJV), the Apostle Paul offers a profound reflection on the trials and tribulations faced by him and his companions during their mission in Asia. The verse resonates deeply with many believers who experience overwhelming challenges in…

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A Prayer for Strength in Despair

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I carry the weight of my burdens and the heavy sighs of my heart. Your Word, as found in 2 Corinthians 1:8-9, reminds me of the profound struggles and trials faced by those who walk this earth, even those who are called by Your name…

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2 Corinthians 1:8-9 - "For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead."
1 Corinthians 9:8 - "Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also?"
1 Corinthians 1:8-9 - "He will also keep you firm to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord."
1 Corinthians 8:9 - "But take heed lest by any means this liberty of your's become a stumblingblock to them that are weak."
2 Corinthians 4:8-9 - "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed."
2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (KJV) 8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
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2 Corinthians 1:8 - "For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:"
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2 Corinthians 1:9 - "But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead:"
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2 Corinthians 8:9 - "For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich."
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"For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:" - 2 Corinthians 9:1