2 Corinthians
“Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;”
2 Corinthians 4:9
2 Corinthians 4:9 (KJV) speaks to persecution, feeling forsaken, and God's presence promise — words set in 2 Corinthians, Paul's most personal letter. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?”
Romans 8:35“If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.”
Psalms 139:8“And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.”
1 Chronicles 28:20“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;”
2 Corinthians 4:8“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:10“And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.”
Psalms 9:10
Common questions
What does 2 Corinthians 4:9 mean?
In the King James Version, 2 Corinthians 4:9 reads: "Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;" The verse speaks to persecution, feeling forsaken, and God's presence promise. To read it well, take it in the flow of 2 Corinthians 4 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 2 Corinthians 4:9 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;" is 2 Corinthians 4:9 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 2 Corinthians chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to 2 Corinthians 4:9?
Verses that sit beside 2 Corinthians 4:9 include Romans 8:35, Psalms 139:8, and 1 Chronicles 28:20. Reading them alongside 2 Corinthians 4:9 deepens the theme of persecution.
How can I pray with 2 Corinthians 4:9?
Read 2 Corinthians 4:9 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.