2 Corinthians 4:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 4:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 4:9 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 4:9 — KJV
“Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;”
— 2 Corinthians 4:9 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 4:9 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 4:9
“And Moses and Aaron went in unto Pharaoh, and they did so as the LORD had commanded: and Aaron cast down his rod before Pharaoh, and before his servants, and it became a serpent.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:9: cast, down
“For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:9: cast, down
“And I will destroy your high places, and cut down your images, and cast your carcases upon the carcases of your idols, and my soul shall abhor you.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:9: cast, down
“The LORD shall send upon thee cursing, vexation, and rebuke, in all that thou settest thine hand unto for to do, until thou be destroyed, and until thou perish quickly; because of the wickedness of thy doings, whereby thou hast forsaken me. for...: Heb. which thou wouldest do”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:9: forsaken, destroyed
“The LORD shall make the rain of thy land powder and dust: from heaven shall it come down upon thee, until thou be destroyed.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 4:9: down, destroyed
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