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.