Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
What does 2 Corinthians 4:9 mean?
The apostles were great sufferers, yet they met with wonderful support. Believers may be forsaken of their friends, as well as persecuted by enemies; but their God will never leave them nor forsake them.
Key themes
Suffering and trialsWeaknessMinistryReconciliation
Read with
Keep this verse inside 2 Corinthians 4:8-12 and alongside a few nearby related passages.