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Despair

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2 Corinthians 4:8–9

We are pressed on every side, yet not crushed; perplexed, yet not to despair; — read the full passage →

1 Peter 5:7

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

Romans 15:13

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Philippians 4:6–7

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. — read the full passage →

Philippians 4:19

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Revelation 21:4

He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away.”

2 Corinthians 12:9

He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.

2 Corinthians 4:8

We are pressed on every side, yet not crushed; perplexed, yet not to despair;

John 5:24

“Most certainly I tell you, he who hears my word, and believes him who sent me, has eternal life, and doesn’t come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.

Romans 8:28

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

Romans 12:2

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Hebrews 4:15–16

For we don’t have a high priest who can’t be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but one who has been in all points tempted like we are, yet without sin. — read the full passage →

James 4:7

Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

1 Peter 4:12

Beloved, don’t be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you, to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you.

2 Corinthians 4:7–18

But we have this treasure in clay vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves. — read the full passage →

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Hebrews 7:25

Therefore he is also able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, seeing that he lives forever to make intercession for them.

John 10:10

The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

Romans 8:1

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don’t walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

2 Corinthians 1:3–5

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; — read the full passage →

John 16:33

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

2 Corinthians 1:8–11

For we don’t desire to have you uninformed, brothers, concerning our affliction which happened to us in Asia, that we were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power, so much that we despaired even of life. — read the full passage →

Matthew 6:24–34

“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You can’t serve both God and Mammon. — read the full passage →

Matthew 12:20

He won’t break a bruised reed. He won’t quench a smoking flax, until he leads justice to victory.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

Luke 22:44

Being in agony he prayed more earnestly. His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground.

1 Peter 5:6–7

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; — read the full passage →

2 Corinthians 1:10

who delivered us out of so great a death, and does deliver; on whom we have set our hope that he will also still deliver us;

Romans 8:37–38

No, in all these things, we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. — read the full passage →

Mark 16:16

He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who disbelieves will be condemned.

Hebrews 12:2–3

looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. — read the full passage →

James 1:2–4

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, — read the full passage →

2 Corinthians 1:3–4

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; — read the full passage →

2 Corinthians 4:9

pursued, yet not forsaken; struck down, yet not destroyed;

2 Corinthians 4:7

But we have this treasure in clay vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves.

1 Peter 4:12–13

Beloved, don’t be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you, to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you. — read the full passage →

Romans 8:38–39

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, — read the full passage →

2 Corinthians 4:1–18

Therefore seeing we have this ministry, even as we obtained mercy, we don’t faint. — read the full passage →

Matthew 11:28

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

2 Corinthians 1:8–10

For we don’t desire to have you uninformed, brothers, concerning our affliction which happened to us in Asia, that we were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power, so much that we despaired even of life. — read the full passage →

2 Corinthians 4:10

always carrying in the body the putting to death of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body.

Matthew 26:38

Then he said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here, and watch with me.”

Revelation 9:6

In those days people will seek death, and will in no way find it. They will desire to die, and death will flee from them.

James 4:8

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Matthew 11:1–30

When Jesus had finished directing his twelve disciples, he departed from there to teach and preach in their cities. — read the full passage →

2 Corinthians 1:8

For we don’t desire to have you uninformed, brothers, concerning our affliction which happened to us in Asia, that we were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power, so much that we despaired even of life.

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