King James Version
2 Corinthians 4:9 in the King James Version says “Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;” — study this verse from 2 Corinthians chapter 4 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;”
2 Corinthians 4:9 · KJV
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, 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 perplexed, but not in despair; in despair: or, altogether without help, or, means
Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.
For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Persecuted”
G1377compare the base of g1169 and g1249); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute
“forsaken”
G1459to leave behind in some place, i.e., (in a good sense) let remain over, or (in a bad sense) to desert
“destroyed”
G622to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
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