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We get knocked down, but we are not destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_corinthians/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_corinthians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />being persecuted but not being forsaken, being struck down but not being destroyed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_corinthians/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_corinthians/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_corinthians/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_corinthians/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_corinthians/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />hunted down <i>and</i> persecuted, but not deserted [to stand alone]; struck down, but never destroyed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_corinthians/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />we are persecuted but not abandoned; we are struck down but not destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_corinthians/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />we are persecuted but not abandoned; we are struck down but not destroyed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_corinthians/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />pursued, yet not forsaken; smitten down, yet not destroyed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_corinthians/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />In times of trouble, God is with us, and when we are knocked down, we get up again. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_corinthians/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />pursued, yet not forsaken; smitten down, yet not destroyed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_corinthians/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />We're persecuted, but we're not abandoned. We're captured, but we're not killed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_corinthians/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />there are many enemies, but we are never without a friend; and though badly hurt at times, we are not destroyed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_corinthians/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />persecuted but not abandoned, struck down but not destroyed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_corinthians/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />we are persecuted, but not abandoned; we are knocked down, but not destroyed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_corinthians/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />pursued, yet not forsaken; struck down, yet not destroyed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_corinthians/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_corinthians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />pursued, yet never left unsuccoured; struck to the ground, yet never slain;<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_corinthians/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_corinthians/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />pursued, yet not forsaken; struck down, yet not destroyed; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_corinthians/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/2_corinthians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />being persecuted but not being forsaken, being struck down but not being destroyed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_corinthians/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_corinthians/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Being driven out, but not forsaken; being cast down, but not destroyed;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_corinthians/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />We suffer persecution, but are not forsaken; we are cast down, but we perish not: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_corinthians/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />We suffer persecution, yet we have not been abandoned. We are thrown down, yet we do not perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_corinthians/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_corinthians/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_corinthians/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_corinthians/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />We are persecuted, but we are not forsaken; We are cast down, but we are not defeated.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/2_corinthians/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/2_corinthians/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />being persecuted, but not forsaken; being cast down, but not destroyed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/2_corinthians/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />persecuted, yet not abandoned; cast down, but not destroyed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/2_corinthians/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />persecuted, but not forsaken; dejected, but not destroyed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/2_corinthians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />pursued, yet never left unsuccoured; struck to the ground, yet never slain;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/2_corinthians/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />pursued, yet not abandoned; smitten down, yet not destroyed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/2_corinthians/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />persecuted, but not forsaken;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_corinthians/4-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ddheG4hMg28?start=652" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_corinthians/4.htm">Treasures in Jars of Clay</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1377.htm" title="1377: diōkomenoi (V-PPM/P-NMP) -- To pursue, hence: I persecute. A prolonged form of a primary verb dio; to pursue; by implication, to persecute.">persecuted,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/1459.htm" title="1459: enkataleipomenoi (V-PPM/P-NMP) -- From en and kataleipo; to leave behind in some place, i.e. let remain over, or to desert.">forsaken;</a> <a href="/greek/2598.htm" title="2598: kataballomenoi (V-PPM/P-NMP) -- (a) mid: I lay, of a foundation, (b) met: I cast down, prostrate. From kata and ballo; to throw down.">struck down,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">not</a> <a href="/greek/622.htm" title="622: apollymenoi (V-PPM/P-NMP) -- From apo and the base of olethros; to destroy fully, literally or figuratively.">destroyed.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">10</span>We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-35.htm">Romans 8:35-39</a></span><br />Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? / As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” / No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-24.htm">Psalm 37:24</a></span><br />Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-11.htm">2 Timothy 3:11</a></span><br />my persecutions, and the sufferings that came upon me in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. What persecutions I endured! Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-19.htm">Psalm 34:19</a></span><br />Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5-6</a></span><br />Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” / So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10-12</a></span><br />Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-12.htm">1 Peter 4:12-14</a></span><br />Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. / But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory. / If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-13.htm">Psalm 118:13</a></span><br />I was pushed so hard I was falling, but the LORD helped me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a></span><br />I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/14-22.htm">Acts 14:22</a></span><br />strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1-3</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, / though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">Philippians 1:28-30</a></span><br />without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God. / For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him, / since you are encountering the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-2.htm">Isaiah 43:2</a></span><br />When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">1 Corinthians 10:13</a></span><br />No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;</p><p class="hdg">but.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/9-10.htm">Psalm 9:10</a></b></br> And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-1.htm">Psalm 22:1</a></b></br> To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? <i>why art thou so</i> far from helping me, <i>and from</i> the words of my roaring?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-25.htm">Psalm 37:25,28</a></b></br> I have been young, and <i>now</i> am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread… </p><p class="hdg">cast.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/7-6.htm">2 Corinthians 7:6</a></b></br> Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/5-17.htm">Job 5:17-19</a></b></br> Behold, happy <i>is</i> the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/22-29.htm">Job 22:29</a></b></br> When <i>men</i> are cast down, then thou shalt say, <i>There is</i> lifting up; and he shall save the humble person.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/1-27.htm">Abandoned</a> <a href="/acts/28-22.htm">Attacked</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-35.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/acts/26-14.htm">Cruelly</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-26.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/acts/2-31.htm">Forsaken</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-29.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-24.htm">Help</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-12.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/romans/14-3.htm">Low</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-9.htm">Persecuted</a> <a href="/romans/9-32.htm">Pursued</a> <a href="/acts/23-27.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/acts/23-3.htm">Smitten</a> <a href="/acts/27-41.htm">Struck</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ephesians/4-19.htm">Abandoned</a> <a href="/galatians/1-23.htm">Attacked</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-6.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-12.htm">Cruelly</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-1.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-10.htm">Forsaken</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-12.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-2.htm">Help</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-11.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-4.htm">Low</a> <a href="/galatians/1-13.htm">Persecuted</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-3.htm">Pursued</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-16.htm">Slain</a> <a href="/revelation/8-12.htm">Smitten</a> <a href="/revelation/8-12.htm">Struck</a><div class="vheading2">2 Corinthians 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-1.htm">Paul declares how he has used all sincerity and diligence in preaching the gospel,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-7.htm">and how his troubles and persecutions did redound to the praise of God's power,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-12.htm">to the benefit of the church,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-16.htm">and to the apostle's own eternal glory.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_corinthians/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>persecuted, but not forsaken;</b><br>In this phrase, the Apostle Paul acknowledges the reality of persecution faced by believers. Throughout the New Testament, persecution is a common theme, as seen in the early church's experiences in Acts. Paul himself faced numerous persecutions, including beatings, imprisonments, and threats to his life (<a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">2 Corinthians 11:23-27</a>). Despite these trials, Paul emphasizes that believers are not forsaken by God. This assurance echoes the promise found in <a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5</a>, where God declares, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." The presence of God provides strength and comfort, ensuring that even in the midst of persecution, believers are not abandoned. This reflects the faithfulness of God, who sustains His people through trials, much like He did with the Israelites in the wilderness (<a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a>).<p><b>struck down, but not destroyed.</b><br>The imagery of being "struck down" suggests a physical or emotional blow, akin to being knocked down in a battle. Paul often used athletic and military metaphors to describe the Christian life, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/9-24.htm">1 Corinthians 9:24-27</a> and <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>. Despite being struck down, believers are "not destroyed," highlighting the resilience and enduring nature of faith. This resilience is rooted in the power of Christ's resurrection, which Paul discusses earlier in <a href="/2_corinthians/4-7.htm">2 Corinthians 4:7-10</a>. The idea of not being destroyed also connects to the promise of eternal life and victory over death through Jesus Christ, as affirmed in <a href="/1_corinthians/15-54.htm">1 Corinthians 15:54-57</a>. This assurance provides hope and encouragement, reminding believers that while they may face temporary setbacks, their ultimate victory is secure in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of 2 Corinthians, Paul is writing to the church in Corinth. He is sharing his experiences and the resilience he has found through faith in Christ.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a></b><br>A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth and immorality. The church in Corinth faced many challenges, both internally and externally.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/persecution_of_early_christians.htm">Persecution of Early Christians</a></b><br>The early church faced significant persecution from both Jewish and Roman authorities. This context is crucial for understanding the trials Paul describes.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/resilience_in_faith.htm">Resilience in Faith</a></b><br>Despite persecution, believers are not forsaken by God. This teaches us that God's presence is constant, even in our darkest moments.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strength_in_weakness.htm">Strength in Weakness</a></b><br>Being "struck down, but not destroyed" illustrates that while we may face severe trials, God's power sustains us. Our weaknesses are opportunities for God's strength to be revealed.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_suffering.htm">Hope in Suffering</a></b><br>The assurance that we are not destroyed provides hope. Suffering is temporary and serves a greater purpose in God's plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a></b><br>The church is called to support one another in times of persecution, reflecting God's unfailing presence and love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a></b><br>Understanding that earthly trials are temporary encourages believers to focus on eternal rewards and the glory that awaits.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_corinthians_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Corinthians 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'persecuted_not_forsaken'.htm">What does "Persecuted but not Forsaken" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'struck_down'_mean.htm">What does "struck down, but not destroyed" signify?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_do_accommodation_and_condescension_mean.htm">What does 'Persecuted but not Forsaken' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_means_'from_everlasting_to_everlasting'.htm">What does 'struck down, but not destroyed' signify?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_corinthians/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">Persecuted, but not forsaken.</span>--Better, perhaps, as expressing in both terms of the clause the condition of a soldier on the field of battle, <span class= "ital">pursued, yet not abandoned.</span> The next clause is again distinctly military, or, perhaps, agonistic: <span class= "ital">stricken down</span> (as the soldier by some dart or javelin), <span class= "ital">yet not perishing.</span> In the "faint, yet pursuing," of <a href="/judges/8-4.htm" title="And Gideon came to Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing them.">Judges 8:4</a>, we have an antithesis of the same kind in a narrative of actual warfare.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_corinthians/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Not forsaken.</span> St. Paul, like the author of the Epistle to the Hebrews, knew by blessed experience the truth of the promise, "I will never leave thee nor forsake thee" (<a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5, 6</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Cast down.</span> Flung to the ground, as in some lost battle; yet not doomed, not "perishing." "Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down, for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand" (<a href="/psalms/37-24.htm">Psalm 37:24</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_corinthians/4-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">persecuted,</span><br /><span class="grk">διωκόμενοι</span> <span class="translit">(diōkomenoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1377.htm">Strong's 1377: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pursue, hence: I persecute. A prolonged form of a primary verb dio; to pursue; by implication, to persecute.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀλλ’</span> <span class="translit">(all’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> </span><span class="str2">But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">not</span><br /><span class="grk">οὐκ</span> <span class="translit">(ouk)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> </span><span class="str2">No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">forsaken;</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐγκαταλειπόμενοι</span> <span class="translit">(enkataleipomenoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1459.htm">Strong's 1459: </a> </span><span class="str2">From en and kataleipo; to leave behind in some place, i.e. let remain over, or to desert.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">struck down,</span><br /><span class="grk">καταβαλλόμενοι</span> <span class="translit">(kataballomenoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2598.htm">Strong's 2598: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) mid: I lay, of a foundation, (b) met: I cast down, prostrate. From kata and ballo; to throw down.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀλλ’</span> <span class="translit">(all’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> </span><span class="str2">But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">not</span><br /><span class="grk">οὐκ</span> <span class="translit">(ouk)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> </span><span class="str2">No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">destroyed.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπολλύμενοι</span> <span class="translit">(apollymenoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_622.htm">Strong's 622: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apo and the base of olethros; to destroy fully, literally or figuratively.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_corinthians/4-9.htm">2 Corinthians 4:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_corinthians/4-9.htm">2 Corinthians 4:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_corinthians/4-9.htm">2 Corinthians 4:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_corinthians/4-9.htm">2 Corinthians 4:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_corinthians/4-9.htm">2 Corinthians 4:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_corinthians/4-9.htm">2 Corinthians 4:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_corinthians/4-9.htm">2 Corinthians 4:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_corinthians/4-9.htm">2 Corinthians 4:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_corinthians/4-9.htm">2 Corinthians 4:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_corinthians/4-9.htm">2 Corinthians 4:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_corinthians/4-9.htm">NT Letters: 2 Corinthians 4:9 Pursued yet not forsaken (2 Cor. 2C iiC 2Cor ii cor iicor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Corinthians 4:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 4:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Corinthians 4:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Corinthians 4:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>