Bible Cross References
troubled
2 Corinthians 1:8-10
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For we do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, of our affliction which came to us in Asia: that we were burdened exceedingly, beyond strength, so that we despaired even of life.
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Yes, we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves but in God who raises the dead,
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who delivered us from so great a death, and does deliver us, in whom we hope that He will still deliver us,
2 Corinthians 6:4
But in all things commending ourselves as ministers of God; in much endurance, in afflictions, in needs, in distresses,
2 Corinthians 7:5
For indeed, when we came to Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were troubled on every side. Outside were fightings, inside were fears.
2 Corinthians 11:23-30
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Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I excel them: in labors more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequently, in deaths often.
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From the Jews five times I received forty stripes minus one.
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Three times I was beaten with rods; once I was stoned; three times I was shipwrecked; a night and a day I have been in the deep;
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in journeys often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils of my own countrymen, in perils of the Gentiles, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren;
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in hardship and toil, in sleeplessness often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness;
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besides the other things, that come upon me daily: the care of each of the churches.
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Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is made to stumble, and I do not burn with indignation?
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If I must boast, I will boast of the things of my infirmity.
yet
2 Corinthians 4:16
Therefore we do not faint. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is achieving for us a surpassing and eternal weight of glory,
2 Corinthians 12:10
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
1 Samuel 28:15
And Samuel said to Saul, Why have you disturbed me to bring me up? And Saul answered, I am deeply distressed; for the Philistines make war against me, and God has departed from me and does not answer me anymore, either by prophets nor by dreams. Therefore I have called you, to make known to me what I should do.
1 Samuel 30:6
And David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the souls of all the people had become bitter, every man for his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in Jehovah his God.
Psalm 56:2
My enemies have panted after me daily; for they are many who proudly fight against me.
Psalm 56:3
When I am afraid I trust in You.
Proverbs 14:26
In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence, and His children shall have a place of refuge.
Proverbs 18:10
The name of Jehovah is a strong tower; the righteous one runs into it and is safe.
Romans 5:3-5
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And not only that, but we also exult in afflictions, knowing that affliction produces perseverance;
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and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope.
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And hope does not make ashamed, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
Romans 8:35-37
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Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall affliction, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
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As it is written: For Your sake we are killed all day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
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Yet in all these things we more than conquer through Him who loves us.
James 1:2-4
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My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,
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knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.
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But let patience have its perfecting work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
1 Peter 1:6
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials,
1 Peter 1:7
that the testing of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found unto praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,
1 Peter 4:12-14
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Beloved, do not be astonished at the fiery trial which is to try you, as though something unheard of was happening to you;
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but rejoice in so far as you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also rejoice with exceeding joy.
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If you are reproached for the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. According to them He is blasphemed, but according to you He is glorified.
not in despair
1 Samuel 31:4
And Saul said to his armorbearer, Draw your sword, and thrust me through with it, lest these uncircumcised men come and thrust me through and abuse me. But his armorbearer would not, for he was greatly afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword and fell on it.
Job 2:9
Then his wife said to him, Do you still hold fast to your integrity? Curse God and die!
Job 2:10
But he said to her, You speak as one of the foolish ones speak. Shall we indeed receive good from God, and shall we not accept adversity? In all this Job did not sin with his lips.
Psalm 37:33
Jehovah will not abandon him in his hand, nor allow him to be found guilty when he is judged.
John 14:18
I will not leave you orphans; I am coming to you.
1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also provide a way out, that you may be able to bear it.