We are troubled on every side; we are many ways, indeed every way, afflicted, afflicted with all sorts of afflictions; yet not distressed; but yet we are not like persons cooped up into a strait place, so as they are not able to turn them, nor know which way to move (so the word signifies). We are perplexed; the word signifies doubting, uncertain what shall become of us, or how God will dispose of us; full of anxious, troublesome thoughts about what shall be our lot in the world; but not in despair; but yet not despairing of the help, presence, support, and assistance of God.
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2 Corinthians 4:8
8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;b