2Cor 4:8 | MHM | STEP | The Apostles' Sufferings and Supports In this section, Paul talks about the many sufferings faced by the apostles. He explains how, even though they go through hard times, they do not lose hope. He describes the courage and patience that God gives them, and he shares the reasons why they do not give up. Paul also explains how their sufferings are connected to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and how faith, hope, and the promise of eternal life give them strength. v. 8 : Paul says, We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair (2 Corinthians 4:8 ). The apostles face many kinds of problems and do not always know what will happen next. Still, they trust God and do not lose hope, because He helps them and gives them strength.

‏ 2 Corinthians 4:8

The Apostles' Sufferings and Supports

In this section, Paul talks about the many sufferings faced by the apostles. He explains how, even though they go through hard times, they do not lose hope. He describes the courage and patience that God gives them, and he shares the reasons why they do not give up. Paul also explains how their sufferings are connected to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and how faith, hope, and the promise of eternal life give them strength.

v. 8: Paul says, We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair(2 Corinthians 4:8 ^a). The apostles face many kinds of problems and do not always know what will happen next. Still, they trust God and do not lose hope, because He helps them and gives them strength.