KJV ORIGINAL
Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
We get attacked, but we're never abandoned. We get knocked down, but we don't stay down.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
You might get hit, but you're never out for the count.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 2 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul is writing to the church in Corinth during a time of intense persecution and personal hardship he faced as a missionary. Paul had endured beatings, imprisonments, and rejection from both Jewish opponents and Roman authorities while spreading the Gospel across the Roman Empire. This verse is part of his broader encouragement to believers, assuring them that God's presence sustains them through trials.
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