2 Corinthians 1:8 We don’t want you in the dark, friends, about how hard it was when all this came down on us in Asia province. It was so bad we didn’t think we were going to ...

1:8 MSG

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The Message - We don’t want you in the dark, friends, about how hard it was when all this came down on us in Asia province. It was so bad we didn’t think we were going to make it. We felt like we’d been sent to death row, that it was all over for us. As it turned out, it was the best thing that could have happened. Instead of trusting in our own strength or wits to get out of it, we were forced to trust God totally—not a bad idea since he’s the God who raises the dead! And he did it, rescued us from certain doom. And he’ll do it again, rescuing us as many times as we need rescuing. You and your prayers are part of the rescue operation—I don’t want you in the dark about that either. I can see your faces even now, lifted in praise for God’s deliverance of us, a rescue in which your prayers played such a crucial part.
新标点和合本 - 弟兄们，我们不要你们不晓得，我们从前在亚细亚遭遇苦难，被压太重，力不能胜，甚至连活命的指望都绝了；
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 弟兄们，我们不要你们不知道，我们从前在亚细亚遭遇苦难，因受到无法忍受的压力，甚至连活命的指望都没有了。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 弟兄们，我们不要你们不知道，我们从前在亚细亚遭遇苦难，因受到无法忍受的压力，甚至连活命的指望都没有了。
当代译本 - 弟兄姊妹，希望你们知道我们在亚细亚所遭遇的苦难。那时我们承受极大的压力，超过了我们的极限，甚至连活命的指望都没了。
圣经新译本 - 弟兄们，我们在亚西亚遭受的患难，我们很想让你们知道。那时我们受到了过于我们所能忍受的压力，甚至活下去的希望都没有了，
中文标准译本 - 弟兄们，我们不愿意你们不明白我们在亚细亚省所遭受的患难：我们所受的压力远远过于我们的承受能力，甚至连活下去的希望也没有了。
现代标点和合本 - 弟兄们，我们不要你们不晓得，我们从前在亚细亚遭遇苦难，被压太重，力不能胜，甚至连活命的指望都绝了，
和合本（拼音版） - 弟兄们，我们不要你们不晓得，我们从前在亚细亚遭遇苦难，被压太重，力不能胜，甚至连活命的指望都绝了。
New International Version - We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about the troubles we experienced in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired of life itself.
New International Reader's Version - Brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the hard times we had in Asia Minor. We were having a lot of trouble. It was far more than we could stand. We even thought we were going to die.
English Standard Version - For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself.
New Living Translation - We think you ought to know, dear brothers and sisters, about the trouble we went through in the province of Asia. We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it.
Christian Standard Bible - We don’t want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, of our affliction that took place in Asia. We were completely overwhelmed — beyond our strength — so that we even despaired of life itself.
New American Standard Bible - For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, of our affliction which occurred in Asia, that we were burdened excessively, beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life.
New King James Version - For we do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, of our trouble which came to us in Asia: that we were burdened beyond measure, above strength, so that we despaired even of life.
Amplified Bible - For we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about our trouble in [the west coast province of] Asia [Minor], how we were utterly weighed down, beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life [itself].
American Standard Version - For we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning our affliction which befell us in Asia, that we were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power, insomuch that we despaired even of life:
King James Version - For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:
New English Translation - For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, regarding the affliction that happened to us in the province of Asia, that we were burdened excessively, beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of living.
World English Bible - For we don’t desire to have you uninformed, brothers, concerning our affliction which happened to us in Asia, that we were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power, so much that we despaired even of life.
新標點和合本 - 弟兄們，我們不要你們不曉得，我們從前在亞細亞遭遇苦難，被壓太重，力不能勝，甚至連活命的指望都絕了；
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 弟兄們，我們不要你們不知道，我們從前在亞細亞遭遇苦難，因受到無法忍受的壓力，甚至連活命的指望都沒有了。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 弟兄們，我們不要你們不知道，我們從前在亞細亞遭遇苦難，因受到無法忍受的壓力，甚至連活命的指望都沒有了。
當代譯本 - 弟兄姊妹，希望你們知道我們在亞細亞所遭遇的苦難。那時我們承受極大的壓力，超過了我們的極限，甚至連活命的指望都沒了。
聖經新譯本 - 弟兄們，我們在亞西亞遭受的患難，我們很想讓你們知道。那時我們受到了過於我們所能忍受的壓力，甚至活下去的希望都沒有了，
呂振中譯本 - 弟兄們，我們不願意你們不明白我們從前在亞西亞所受的苦難，就是：極受重壓，出於力所能勝之外，甚至到了絕望，連活着的希望都沒有；
中文標準譯本 - 弟兄們，我們不願意你們不明白我們在亞細亞省所遭受的患難：我們所受的壓力遠遠過於我們的承受能力，甚至連活下去的希望也沒有了。
現代標點和合本 - 弟兄們，我們不要你們不曉得，我們從前在亞細亞遭遇苦難，被壓太重，力不能勝，甚至連活命的指望都絕了，
文理和合譯本 - 兄弟乎、我欲爾知、我在亞西亞遭難、見壓特甚、勢不克勝、至絕生望、
文理委辦譯本 - 吾欲兄弟知、吾在亞西亞遭苦、見壓特甚、勢不可當、欲保生命、已絕其望、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 兄弟、我不欲爾不知、我在亞西亞遭難、被迫特甚、勢不可當、致絕保生命之望、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 吾儕在亞西亞所遭遇之患難、不欲兄弟不之知也。當時吾儕所受之困阨、實非人力之所能當者、且自謂必不能倖免矣。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Hermanos, no queremos que desconozcan las aflicciones que sufrimos en la provincia de Asia. Estábamos tan agobiados bajo tanta presión que hasta perdimos la esperanza de salir con vida:
현대인의 성경 - 형제 여러분, 우리가 아시아에서 당한 고난에 대해서 여러분이 모르기를 원치 않습니다. 그때 우리는 도저히 우리 힘으로 견뎌내기 어려운 고생을 겪었으며 마침내 살 희망마저 버렸습니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Братья, я хочу, чтобы вы знали о том, что мы пережили в провинции Азия . Выпавшие там на нашу долю страдания настолько превосходили все наши силы, что мы потеряли надежду остаться в живых.
Восточный перевод - Братья, я хочу, чтобы вы знали о том, что мы пережили в провинции Азия . Выпавшие там на нашу долю страдания настолько превосходили все наши силы, что мы даже потеряли надежду остаться в живых.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Братья, я хочу, чтобы вы знали о том, что мы пережили в провинции Азия . Выпавшие там на нашу долю страдания настолько превосходили все наши силы, что мы даже потеряли надежду остаться в живых.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Братья, я хочу, чтобы вы знали о том, что мы пережили в провинции Азия . Выпавшие там на нашу долю страдания настолько превосходили все наши силы, что мы даже потеряли надежду остаться в живых.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Il faut, en effet, que vous sachiez, frères et sœurs, quelle détresse nous avons connue dans la province d’Asie . Nous étions écrasés, à bout de forces, au point même que nous désespérions de conserver la vie.
リビングバイブル - 愛する皆さん。私たちがアジヤで味わった苦しみについて、ぜひ知っていただきたいと思います。私たちは非常に激しい迫害を受け、打ちのめされて、もうこれ以上生き延びるのはむりかと思いました。
Nestle Aland 28 - Οὐ γὰρ θέλομεν ὑμᾶς ἀγνοεῖν, ἀδελφοί, ὑπὲρ τῆς θλίψεως ἡμῶν τῆς γενομένης ἐν τῇ Ἀσίᾳ, ὅτι καθ’ ὑπερβολὴν ὑπὲρ δύναμιν ἐβαρήθημεν ὥστε ἐξαπορηθῆναι ἡμᾶς καὶ τοῦ ζῆν·
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - οὐ γὰρ θέλομεν ὑμᾶς ἀγνοεῖν, ἀδελφοί, ὑπὲρ τῆς θλίψεως ἡμῶν τῆς γενομένης ἐν τῇ Ἀσίᾳ, ὅτι καθ’ ὑπερβολὴν ὑπὲρ δύναμιν ἐβαρήθημεν, ὥστε ἐξαπορηθῆναι ἡμᾶς καὶ τοῦ ζῆν.
Nova Versão Internacional - Irmãos, não queremos que vocês desconheçam as tribulações que sofremos na província da Ásia, as quais foram muito além da nossa capacidade de suportar, a ponto de perdermos a esperança da própria vida.
Hoffnung für alle - Liebe Brüder und Schwestern! Ihr sollt wissen, dass wir in der Provinz Asia Schweres erdulden mussten. Wir waren mit unseren Kräften am Ende und hatten schon mit dem Leben abgeschlossen.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Thưa anh chị em, thiết tưởng anh chị em nên biết nỗi gian khổ của chúng tôi tại Tiểu Á. Chúng tôi bị áp lực nặng nề quá mức, không còn hy vọng sống nữa.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - พี่น้องทั้งหลาย เราอยากให้ท่านทราบถึงความยากลำบากที่เราได้เผชิญในแคว้นเอเชีย เราถูกบีบคั้นหนักหน่วงสุดจะทานทนจนหมดหวังที่จะเอาชีวิตรอด
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - เราอยากให้ท่านพี่น้องตระหนักถึงการทนทุกข์ทรมานซึ่งเกิดขึ้นกับเราในแคว้นเอเชีย เราตกอยู่ภายใต้ความกดดันเกินขีดจำกัดของเรา ถึงขนาดว่าเราหมดหวังที่จะมีชีวิตอยู่ต่อไป

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1 Samuel 27:1 - David thought to himself, “Sooner or later, Saul’s going to get me. The best thing I can do is escape to Philistine country. Saul will count me a lost cause and quit hunting me down in every nook and cranny of Israel. I’ll be out of his reach for good.”
1 Samuel 20:3 - But David said, “Your father knows that we are the best of friends. So he says to himself, ‘Jonathan must know nothing of this. If he does, he’ll side with David.’ But it’s true—as sure as God lives, and as sure as you’re alive before me right now—he’s determined to kill me.”
Acts 19:23 - But before he got away, a huge ruckus occurred over what was now being referred to as “the Way.” A certain silversmith, Demetrius, conducted a brisk trade in the manufacture of shrines to the goddess Artemis, employing a number of artisans in his business. He rounded up his workers and others similarly employed and said, “Men, you well know that we have a good thing going here—and you’ve seen how Paul has barged in and discredited what we’re doing by telling people that there’s no such thing as a god made with hands. A lot of people are going along with him, not only here in Ephesus but all through Asia province.
Acts 19:27 - “Not only is our little business in danger of falling apart, but the temple of our famous goddess Artemis will certainly end up a pile of rubble as her glorious reputation fades to nothing. And this is no mere local matter—the whole world worships our Artemis!”
Acts 19:28 - That set them off in a frenzy. They ran into the street yelling, “Great Artemis of the Ephesians! Great Artemis of the Ephesians!” They put the whole city in an uproar, stampeding into the stadium, and grabbing two of Paul’s associates on the way, the Macedonians Gaius and Aristarchus. Paul wanted to go in, too, but the disciples wouldn’t let him. Prominent religious leaders in the city who had become friendly to Paul concurred: “By no means go near that mob!”
Acts 19:32 - Some were yelling one thing, some another. Most of them had no idea what was going on or why they were there. As the Jews pushed Alexander to the front to try to gain control, different factions clamored to get him on their side. But he brushed them off and quieted the mob with an impressive sweep of his arms. But the moment he opened his mouth and they knew he was a Jew, they shouted him down: “Great Artemis of the Ephesians! Great Artemis of the Ephesians!”—on and on and on, for over two hours.
Acts 19:35 - Finally, the town clerk got the mob quieted down and said, “Fellow citizens, is there anyone anywhere who doesn’t know that our dear city Ephesus is protector of glorious Artemis and her sacred stone image that fell straight out of heaven? Since this is beyond contradiction, you had better get hold of yourselves. This is conduct unworthy of Artemis. These men you’ve dragged in here have done nothing to harm either our temple or our goddess.
2 Corinthians 4:7 - If you only look at us, you might well miss the brightness. We carry this precious Message around in the unadorned clay pots of our ordinary lives. That’s to prevent anyone from confusing God’s incomparable power with us. As it is, there’s not much chance of that. You know for yourselves that we’re not much to look at. We’ve been surrounded and battered by troubles, but we’re not demoralized; we’re not sure what to do, but we know that God knows what to do; we’ve been spiritually terrorized, but God hasn’t left our side; we’ve been thrown down, but we haven’t broken. What they did to Jesus, they do to us—trial and torture, mockery and murder; what Jesus did among them, he does in us—he lives! Our lives are at constant risk for Jesus’ sake, which makes Jesus’ life all the more evident in us. While we’re going through the worst, you’re getting in on the best!

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The Message - We don’t want you in the dark, friends, about how hard it was when all this came down on us in Asia province. It was so bad we didn’t think we were going to make it. We felt like we’d been sent to death row, that it was all over for us. As it turned out, it was the best thing that could have happened. Instead of trusting in our own strength or wits to get out of it, we were forced to trust God totally—not a bad idea since he’s the God who raises the dead! And he did it, rescued us from certain doom. And he’ll do it again, rescuing us as many times as we need rescuing. You and your prayers are part of the rescue operation—I don’t want you in the dark about that either. I can see your faces even now, lifted in praise for God’s deliverance of us, a rescue in which your prayers played such a crucial part.
新标点和合本 - 弟兄们，我们不要你们不晓得，我们从前在亚细亚遭遇苦难，被压太重，力不能胜，甚至连活命的指望都绝了；
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 弟兄们，我们不要你们不知道，我们从前在亚细亚遭遇苦难，因受到无法忍受的压力，甚至连活命的指望都没有了。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 弟兄们，我们不要你们不知道，我们从前在亚细亚遭遇苦难，因受到无法忍受的压力，甚至连活命的指望都没有了。
当代译本 - 弟兄姊妹，希望你们知道我们在亚细亚所遭遇的苦难。那时我们承受极大的压力，超过了我们的极限，甚至连活命的指望都没了。
圣经新译本 - 弟兄们，我们在亚西亚遭受的患难，我们很想让你们知道。那时我们受到了过于我们所能忍受的压力，甚至活下去的希望都没有了，
中文标准译本 - 弟兄们，我们不愿意你们不明白我们在亚细亚省所遭受的患难：我们所受的压力远远过于我们的承受能力，甚至连活下去的希望也没有了。
现代标点和合本 - 弟兄们，我们不要你们不晓得，我们从前在亚细亚遭遇苦难，被压太重，力不能胜，甚至连活命的指望都绝了，
和合本（拼音版） - 弟兄们，我们不要你们不晓得，我们从前在亚细亚遭遇苦难，被压太重，力不能胜，甚至连活命的指望都绝了。
New International Version - We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about the troubles we experienced in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired of life itself.
New International Reader's Version - Brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the hard times we had in Asia Minor. We were having a lot of trouble. It was far more than we could stand. We even thought we were going to die.
English Standard Version - For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself.
New Living Translation - We think you ought to know, dear brothers and sisters, about the trouble we went through in the province of Asia. We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it.
Christian Standard Bible - We don’t want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, of our affliction that took place in Asia. We were completely overwhelmed — beyond our strength — so that we even despaired of life itself.
New American Standard Bible - For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, of our affliction which occurred in Asia, that we were burdened excessively, beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life.
New King James Version - For we do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, of our trouble which came to us in Asia: that we were burdened beyond measure, above strength, so that we despaired even of life.
Amplified Bible - For we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about our trouble in [the west coast province of] Asia [Minor], how we were utterly weighed down, beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life [itself].
American Standard Version - For we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning our affliction which befell us in Asia, that we were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power, insomuch that we despaired even of life:
King James Version - For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:
New English Translation - For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, regarding the affliction that happened to us in the province of Asia, that we were burdened excessively, beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of living.
World English Bible - For we don’t desire to have you uninformed, brothers, concerning our affliction which happened to us in Asia, that we were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power, so much that we despaired even of life.
新標點和合本 - 弟兄們，我們不要你們不曉得，我們從前在亞細亞遭遇苦難，被壓太重，力不能勝，甚至連活命的指望都絕了；
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 弟兄們，我們不要你們不知道，我們從前在亞細亞遭遇苦難，因受到無法忍受的壓力，甚至連活命的指望都沒有了。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 弟兄們，我們不要你們不知道，我們從前在亞細亞遭遇苦難，因受到無法忍受的壓力，甚至連活命的指望都沒有了。
當代譯本 - 弟兄姊妹，希望你們知道我們在亞細亞所遭遇的苦難。那時我們承受極大的壓力，超過了我們的極限，甚至連活命的指望都沒了。
聖經新譯本 - 弟兄們，我們在亞西亞遭受的患難，我們很想讓你們知道。那時我們受到了過於我們所能忍受的壓力，甚至活下去的希望都沒有了，
呂振中譯本 - 弟兄們，我們不願意你們不明白我們從前在亞西亞所受的苦難，就是：極受重壓，出於力所能勝之外，甚至到了絕望，連活着的希望都沒有；
中文標準譯本 - 弟兄們，我們不願意你們不明白我們在亞細亞省所遭受的患難：我們所受的壓力遠遠過於我們的承受能力，甚至連活下去的希望也沒有了。
現代標點和合本 - 弟兄們，我們不要你們不曉得，我們從前在亞細亞遭遇苦難，被壓太重，力不能勝，甚至連活命的指望都絕了，
文理和合譯本 - 兄弟乎、我欲爾知、我在亞西亞遭難、見壓特甚、勢不克勝、至絕生望、
文理委辦譯本 - 吾欲兄弟知、吾在亞西亞遭苦、見壓特甚、勢不可當、欲保生命、已絕其望、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 兄弟、我不欲爾不知、我在亞西亞遭難、被迫特甚、勢不可當、致絕保生命之望、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 吾儕在亞西亞所遭遇之患難、不欲兄弟不之知也。當時吾儕所受之困阨、實非人力之所能當者、且自謂必不能倖免矣。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Hermanos, no queremos que desconozcan las aflicciones que sufrimos en la provincia de Asia. Estábamos tan agobiados bajo tanta presión que hasta perdimos la esperanza de salir con vida:
현대인의 성경 - 형제 여러분, 우리가 아시아에서 당한 고난에 대해서 여러분이 모르기를 원치 않습니다. 그때 우리는 도저히 우리 힘으로 견뎌내기 어려운 고생을 겪었으며 마침내 살 희망마저 버렸습니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Братья, я хочу, чтобы вы знали о том, что мы пережили в провинции Азия . Выпавшие там на нашу долю страдания настолько превосходили все наши силы, что мы потеряли надежду остаться в живых.
Восточный перевод - Братья, я хочу, чтобы вы знали о том, что мы пережили в провинции Азия . Выпавшие там на нашу долю страдания настолько превосходили все наши силы, что мы даже потеряли надежду остаться в живых.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Братья, я хочу, чтобы вы знали о том, что мы пережили в провинции Азия . Выпавшие там на нашу долю страдания настолько превосходили все наши силы, что мы даже потеряли надежду остаться в живых.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Братья, я хочу, чтобы вы знали о том, что мы пережили в провинции Азия . Выпавшие там на нашу долю страдания настолько превосходили все наши силы, что мы даже потеряли надежду остаться в живых.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Il faut, en effet, que vous sachiez, frères et sœurs, quelle détresse nous avons connue dans la province d’Asie . Nous étions écrasés, à bout de forces, au point même que nous désespérions de conserver la vie.
リビングバイブル - 愛する皆さん。私たちがアジヤで味わった苦しみについて、ぜひ知っていただきたいと思います。私たちは非常に激しい迫害を受け、打ちのめされて、もうこれ以上生き延びるのはむりかと思いました。
Nestle Aland 28 - Οὐ γὰρ θέλομεν ὑμᾶς ἀγνοεῖν, ἀδελφοί, ὑπὲρ τῆς θλίψεως ἡμῶν τῆς γενομένης ἐν τῇ Ἀσίᾳ, ὅτι καθ’ ὑπερβολὴν ὑπὲρ δύναμιν ἐβαρήθημεν ὥστε ἐξαπορηθῆναι ἡμᾶς καὶ τοῦ ζῆν·
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - οὐ γὰρ θέλομεν ὑμᾶς ἀγνοεῖν, ἀδελφοί, ὑπὲρ τῆς θλίψεως ἡμῶν τῆς γενομένης ἐν τῇ Ἀσίᾳ, ὅτι καθ’ ὑπερβολὴν ὑπὲρ δύναμιν ἐβαρήθημεν, ὥστε ἐξαπορηθῆναι ἡμᾶς καὶ τοῦ ζῆν.
Nova Versão Internacional - Irmãos, não queremos que vocês desconheçam as tribulações que sofremos na província da Ásia, as quais foram muito além da nossa capacidade de suportar, a ponto de perdermos a esperança da própria vida.
Hoffnung für alle - Liebe Brüder und Schwestern! Ihr sollt wissen, dass wir in der Provinz Asia Schweres erdulden mussten. Wir waren mit unseren Kräften am Ende und hatten schon mit dem Leben abgeschlossen.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Thưa anh chị em, thiết tưởng anh chị em nên biết nỗi gian khổ của chúng tôi tại Tiểu Á. Chúng tôi bị áp lực nặng nề quá mức, không còn hy vọng sống nữa.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - พี่น้องทั้งหลาย เราอยากให้ท่านทราบถึงความยากลำบากที่เราได้เผชิญในแคว้นเอเชีย เราถูกบีบคั้นหนักหน่วงสุดจะทานทนจนหมดหวังที่จะเอาชีวิตรอด
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - เราอยากให้ท่านพี่น้องตระหนักถึงการทนทุกข์ทรมานซึ่งเกิดขึ้นกับเราในแคว้นเอเชีย เราตกอยู่ภายใต้ความกดดันเกินขีดจำกัดของเรา ถึงขนาดว่าเราหมดหวังที่จะมีชีวิตอยู่ต่อไป

1 Samuel 27:1 - David thought to himself, “Sooner or later, Saul’s going to get me. The best thing I can do is escape to Philistine country. Saul will count me a lost cause and quit hunting me down in every nook and cranny of Israel. I’ll be out of his reach for good.”
1 Samuel 20:3 - But David said, “Your father knows that we are the best of friends. So he says to himself, ‘Jonathan must know nothing of this. If he does, he’ll side with David.’ But it’s true—as sure as God lives, and as sure as you’re alive before me right now—he’s determined to kill me.”
Acts 19:23 - But before he got away, a huge ruckus occurred over what was now being referred to as “the Way.” A certain silversmith, Demetrius, conducted a brisk trade in the manufacture of shrines to the goddess Artemis, employing a number of artisans in his business. He rounded up his workers and others similarly employed and said, “Men, you well know that we have a good thing going here—and you’ve seen how Paul has barged in and discredited what we’re doing by telling people that there’s no such thing as a god made with hands. A lot of people are going along with him, not only here in Ephesus but all through Asia province.
Acts 19:27 - “Not only is our little business in danger of falling apart, but the temple of our famous goddess Artemis will certainly end up a pile of rubble as her glorious reputation fades to nothing. And this is no mere local matter—the whole world worships our Artemis!”
Acts 19:28 - That set them off in a frenzy. They ran into the street yelling, “Great Artemis of the Ephesians! Great Artemis of the Ephesians!” They put the whole city in an uproar, stampeding into the stadium, and grabbing two of Paul’s associates on the way, the Macedonians Gaius and Aristarchus. Paul wanted to go in, too, but the disciples wouldn’t let him. Prominent religious leaders in the city who had become friendly to Paul concurred: “By no means go near that mob!”
Acts 19:32 - Some were yelling one thing, some another. Most of them had no idea what was going on or why they were there. As the Jews pushed Alexander to the front to try to gain control, different factions clamored to get him on their side. But he brushed them off and quieted the mob with an impressive sweep of his arms. But the moment he opened his mouth and they knew he was a Jew, they shouted him down: “Great Artemis of the Ephesians! Great Artemis of the Ephesians!”—on and on and on, for over two hours.
Acts 19:35 - Finally, the town clerk got the mob quieted down and said, “Fellow citizens, is there anyone anywhere who doesn’t know that our dear city Ephesus is protector of glorious Artemis and her sacred stone image that fell straight out of heaven? Since this is beyond contradiction, you had better get hold of yourselves. This is conduct unworthy of Artemis. These men you’ve dragged in here have done nothing to harm either our temple or our goddess.
2 Corinthians 4:7 - If you only look at us, you might well miss the brightness. We carry this precious Message around in the unadorned clay pots of our ordinary lives. That’s to prevent anyone from confusing God’s incomparable power with us. As it is, there’s not much chance of that. You know for yourselves that we’re not much to look at. We’ve been surrounded and battered by troubles, but we’re not demoralized; we’re not sure what to do, but we know that God knows what to do; we’ve been spiritually terrorized, but God hasn’t left our side; we’ve been thrown down, but we haven’t broken. What they did to Jesus, they do to us—trial and torture, mockery and murder; what Jesus did among them, he does in us—he lives! Our lives are at constant risk for Jesus’ sake, which makes Jesus’ life all the more evident in us. While we’re going through the worst, you’re getting in on the best!