2Cor 1:8 | MHM | STEP | v. 8 : Paul shares, “We do not want you to be ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia” (2 Corinthians 1:8 ). He describes their suffering as being so intense that they felt it was beyond their strength and even despaired of life itself. This could refer to events like the riot in Ephesus (Acts 19:24-41 ) or other severe trials Paul experienced.

‏ 2 Corinthians 1:8

v. 8: Paul shares, “We do not want you to be ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia” (2 Corinthians 1:8 ^a). He describes their suffering as being so intense that they felt it was beyond their strength and even despaired of life itself. This could refer to events like the riot in Ephesus (Acts 19:24-41 ^b) or other severe trials Paul experienced.