2 Corinthians 4:8

4:8 We are experiencing trouble on every side, ¹  but are not crushed; we are perplexed, ²  but not driven to despair;

2 Corinthians 1:4

1:4 who comforts us in all our troubles ³  so that we may be able to comfort those experiencing any trouble ⁴  with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

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¹ tn Grk “we are hard pressed [by crowds] on every side.”

² tn Or “at a loss.”

³ tn Or “our trials”; traditionally, “our affliction.” The term θλῖψις (qliyi") refers to trouble (including persecution) that involves direct suffering (L&N 22.2).

⁴ tn Or “any trials”; traditionally, “any affliction.”