2 Corinthians 1:8-11
8 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. 9 Indeed, we felt we had received the sentence of death. But this
happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. 10 He has
delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us again. On him we have set our hope
that he will continue to deliver us, 11 as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks
on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.