2 Corinthians 1:8

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 .

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.

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 :