2 Corinthians 4:8

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

2 Corinthians 2:7

2:7 so that now instead you should rather forgive and comfort him. This will keep him from being overwhelmed by excessive grief to the point of despair.

2 Corinthians 4:16

4:16 Therefore we do not despair, but even if our physical body is wearing away, our inner person is being renewed day by day.