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NASB | 2 Corinthians 4:9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 4:9 hunted down and persecuted, but not deserted [to stand alone]; struck down, but never destroyed; |
Bible Question: WHAT IS MEANT BY THIS VERSE. |
Bible Answer: Dear RJG, Happy Thankgiving Day and welcome to the Forum! Having read the verse in the context, I believe Paul is speaking of himself and his companions (as well as the other apostles and their companions). He certainly had his share of persecution, but God had not deserted him and kept him alive by His providential care. Having said that, I believe any christian can take personal hope in these verses as well. We all have or will suffer persecution to some extent in this present age; even if the persecution involves violence or (as is more likely in America) the loss of fond relationships, caused by our stance for Christ. My heart was overflowing with gratitude and joy this morning as I walked and talked to my Heavenly Father. I thought about all the riches that are mine. He has blessed me beyond all I could ask or wish for. How and why would He shower a miserable sinner like me with such treasures! I love Him because He first loved me. He took a wretched God-hating rebel and clothed me in the robes of righteousness provided by His only begotten Son. We have so much for which to be thankful. I am a blessed man! Our God is faihful even when we are not. He will NEVER leave us or forsake us. No matter what trial we face He is present with us, providing the grace we need to overcome in the end. May God Richly Bless You, John Reformed |
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