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 trouble which came to us in Asia: that we were burdened beyond measure, above 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 trust that He will still deliver [us,]
2 Corinthians 6:4
But in all [things] we commend ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, 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] conflicts, inside [were] fears.
2 Corinthians 11:23-30
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Are they ministers of Christ? -- I speak as a fool -- I [am] more: 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 weariness and toil, in sleeplessness often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness --
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besides the other things, what comes upon me daily: my deep concern for all 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 in the things which concern my infirmity.
yet
2 Corinthians 4:16
Therefore we do not lose heart. 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 working for us a far more exceeding [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
Now Samuel said to Saul, "Why have you disturbed me by bringing 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, neither by prophets nor by dreams. Therefore I have called you, that you may reveal to me what I should do."
1 Samuel 30:6
Now David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God.
Psalm 56:2
My enemies would hound [me] all day, For [there are] many who fight against me, O Most High.
Psalm 56:3
Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.
Proverbs 14:26
In the fear of the LORD [there is] strong confidence, And His children will have a place of refuge.
Proverbs 18:10
The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe.
Romans 5:3-5
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And not only [that,] but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance;
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and perseverance, character; and character, hope.
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Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by 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] tribulation, 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."
37
Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved 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] perfect 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 genuineness of your faith, [being] much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,
1 Peter 4:12-14
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Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you;
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but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.
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If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed [are you,] for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified.
not in despair
1 Samuel 31:4
Then 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 women speaks. Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity?" In all this Job did not sin with his lips.
Psalm 37:33
The LORD will not leave him in his hand, Nor condemn him when he is judged.
John 14:18
"I will not leave you orphans; I will come 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 make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear [it.]