We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in... Stronghold - Page iiby Skip Ball - 2007 - 326 pagesLimited preview - About this book
| Robert Dodd Weeks, Robert D. Weekes - Bible - 1897 - 552 pages
...in earthen vessels, in order that the pre-eminence of the power might be of God and not from us: for we are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not utterly perplexed ;b persecuted,0 but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed ; always bearing... | |
| W. Bingham Hunter - Religion - 1986 - 226 pages
...the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. (1 Pet 4:12-14) And who can forget Paul's anticipation? We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. . . . Our light and momentary troubles are achieving... | |
| Donald Alexander - Religion - 1989 - 212 pages
...have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of... | |
| Tom L. Eisenman - Religion - 1991 - 260 pages
...the gospel — Paul knew the abiding love and strength of God, and he could not be stopped. He wrote, "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed" (2 Cor 4:8-9). We, too, will suffer if we belong... | |
| Joni Eareckson Tada - Religion - 1993 - 424 pages
...Glory. When it comes to wrapping reality around heavenly symbols, nobody says it quite as he does. "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed." — 2 Corinthians 4:8—9 are proud and independent... | |
| S. Rickly Christian - Juvenile Nonfiction - 1995 - 306 pages
...MURRAY MCCHEYNE See also: Proverbs 15:8; Matthew 7:7-1 1; Mark 1 1:24: Romans 8:26-27 ^_ FUTURE FEARS We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair. 2 CORINTHIANS 4:8 There was a time your world seemed safe, secure. But you were much younger then.... | |
| Siang-Yang Tan, Douglas H. Gregg - Holy Spirit - 1997 - 244 pages
...escape pain and suffering, but they will have the ultimate joy of knowing Christ's presence.7 Paul says, "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed,. perplexed, but not in despair,. persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed" (2 Cor. 4:8-9). We are servants for Jesus' sake,... | |
| Joni Eareckson Tada, Steven Estes - Suffering - 1997 - 267 pages
...have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus,... | |
| L. B. E. Cowman, Jim Reimann - Religion - 1997 - 520 pages
...emerged victorious through the strength of Jesus Christ. Paul described this in quite vivid language: "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in 253 What a ceaseless and strenuous struggle he related! It is nearly impossible to express in English... | |
| Kenneth D. Boa - Religion - 1997 - 424 pages
...be on my guard, stand firm in the faith, act with courage, and be strong. (1 Corinthians 16:13) I am hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying about in my body Your death, O Jesus,... | |
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