2Cor 1:8-10, 4:17, 1Pe 4:12-13 | ESV | STEP | For we do not want you to be unaware , brothers , of the affliction we experienced in Asia . For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself .

2 Corinthians 1:8-10

8 For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, ^{▼▼Or brothers and sisters. The plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) refers to siblings in a family. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, adelphoi may refer either to men or to both men and women who are siblings (brothers and sisters) in God’s family, the church} of ^bthe affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. 9 Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us ^crely not on ourselves ^dbut on God ^ewho raises the dead. 10 ^fHe delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. ^gOn him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again.

2 Corinthians 4:17

17 For ^hthis light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison,

1 Peter 4:12-13

Suffering as a Christian

12 Beloved, do not be surprised at ⁱthe fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice ^jinsofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad ^kwhen his glory is revealed.