2 Corinthians 1:8
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“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:”
δύναμις
The root of our word dynamite. But dunamis is not explosive destruction — it is the inherent ability to accomplish what needs to be done. Jesus says you will receive this power. Not work for it, earn it or deserve it. Receive it. The Holy Spirit is not a reward. He is a gift.
ζάω
to live;
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ζάω
To live, to be alive. Zao. I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live. Life in Scripture is always relational. To live is to be connected to the source of life.
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θλῖψις
affliction
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θλῖψις
Tribulation, affliction, pressure. Thlipsis. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart I have overcome the world. Trouble is guaranteed. Victory is also guaranteed.
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ὑπερβολή
excessively
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ὑπερβολή
Surpassing, exceeding, extraordinary. Huperbole. An eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. The troubles are real. The glory is more real. And it is beyond comparison.
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ὑπέρ
as to
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ὑπέρ
Above, beyond, more than. Huper. He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think. God does not meet expectations. He exceeds them beyond measurement.
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γίνομαι
having happened
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γίνομαι
To become, to come into being, to happen. Ginomai. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. What is true in heaven is meant to become true on earth through prayer.
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θέλω
do we want
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θέλω
To will, to wish, to desire. Thelo. I am willing be made clean. Jesus was always willing to heal, forgive and restore. His willingness has not changed.
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ὥστε
so as
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ὥστε
so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
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ἐξαπορέομαι
to despair
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ἐξαπορέομαι
to be utterly at a loss, i.e. despond
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