2 Corinthians 4:8

Translations

Modern

We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;

Traditional

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

Literal

…being pressed in every way but not being crushed, being perplexed but not despairing,

Latin

In omnibus tribulationem patimur, sed non angustiamur: aporiamur, sed non destituimur:

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English

We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;

Notes

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