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2 Corinthians 4:9

2 Corinthians 4:9
Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Persecuted, but not forsaken,.... Pursued from place to place, and followed with menaces, curses, and reproaches; laid…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Persecuted - Often persecuted, persecuted in all places. The Book of Acts shows how true this was. But not forsaken -…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Persecuted, but not forsaken - Διωκομενοι, αλλ' ουκ εγκαταλειπομενοι. The διωκομενοι, pursued, is peculiar to the…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Corinthians 4:8-18

In these verses the apostle gives an account of their courage and patience under all their sufferings, where observe,

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Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

cast down, but not destroyed i.e. struck or thrown down, as in warfare or wrestling, but not yet deprived of life, and…