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The Arena of Faith
Commentators explain that Paul uses intense imagery from military or gladiatorial combat. To be 'pursued' is to be hounded by an enemy; to be 'smitten down' is to be knocked to the ground like a wrestler. This language vividly portrays the severity of spiritual and physical trials, assuring believers that even in the fiercest struggles, they are not ultimately defeated.
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2 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Corinthians 4:9
18th Century
Theologian
Persecuted. Often persecuted; persecuted in all places. The "Acts of the Apostles" shows how true this was.
But not forsaken
AT Robertson
On 2 Corinthians 4:9
Forsaken (εγκαταλειπομενο). Double compound of old verb εγ-κατα-λειπω, to leave behind, to leave in the lurch.
Smit…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Corinthians 4:9
19th Century
Bishop
Persecuted, but not forsaken.—Better, perhaps, as expressing in both terms of the clause the condition of a soldier on th…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Corinthians 4:7–10
19th Century
Preacher
That the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplex…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Corinthians 4:9
Then follows a series of four vivid antitheses that illustrate both the weakness of Paul in discharging his commission and the power of God in pres…
John Gill
On 2 Corinthians 4:9
17th Century
Pastor
Persecuted, but not forsaken
Pursued from place to place, and followed with menaces, curses, and reproaches; laid ho…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Corinthians 4:8–12
17th Century
Minister
The apostles were great sufferers, yet they met with wonderful support. Believers may be forsaken by their friends, as well as persecuted by enemie…