# θλίβω (thlibō)

Strong’s G2346. 10 New Testament occurrences.

(a) I make narrow (strictly: by pressure); I press upon, (b) I persecute, press hard.

Lexicon: Dodson, public domain.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/greek/thlibo-g2346

## Occurrences

- [Matthew 7:14](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/matthew/7/14) — Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
- [Mark 3:9](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/mark/3/9) — And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.
- [2 Corinthians 1:6](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-corinthians/1/6) — And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or wheth…
- [2 Corinthians 4:8](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-corinthians/4/8) — We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
- [2 Corinthians 7:5](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-corinthians/7/5) — For, when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on every side; without were fightings, within were fears.
- [1 Thessalonians 3:4](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/1-thessalonians/3/4) — For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.
- [2 Thessalonians 1:6](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-thessalonians/1/6) — Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;
- [2 Thessalonians 1:7](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-thessalonians/1/7) — And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,
- [1 Timothy 5:10](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/1-timothy/5/10) — Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the a…
- [Hebrews 11:37](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/hebrews/11/37) — They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted,…