According to theologian Heinrich August Wilhelm Meyer, chapters 10–13 "contain the third chief section of the Epistle, the apostle's polemic vindication of his … I’ve been flogged excessively, multiple times, even to the point of death.Five times I’ve received thirty-nine lashes from the Jewish leaders. Oh, that you would bear with me in a little folly—and indeed you do bear with me. And since you are so smart and so wise to gladly put up with the foolishness of others, You actually allow these imposters to put you into bondage, take complete advantage of you, and rob you blind! Of course, what I’m about to tell you is not with the Lord’s authority, but as a “fool.” For since many love to boast about their worldly achievements, allow me the opportunity to join them. That doesn’t surprise us, for even Satan transforms himself to appear as an angel of light! So am I.

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2 You need to know that God’s passion is burning inside me for you, because, like a loving father, I have pledged your hand in marriage to Christ, your true bridegroom. Are they servants of the Anointed One? 9 Now l it is superfluous for me to write to you about m the ministry for the saints, 2 for I know your readiness, n of which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready o since last year. I’ve survived deadly peril in the city, in the wilderness, with storms at sea, and with spies posing as believers. gaʹne, which denotes a plaited basket made of rope or woven twigs. 2 Corinthians 11 - Would to God ye could bear with me a little in [my] folly: and indeed bear with me. because I love you not? 2 Corinthians 11.
Are they descendants of Abraham? But if you do, at least show me the patience you would show a fool, so that I too may boast a little. I am too. 11 Wherefore? But now let me dare to boast like a “fool.”Are these “super-apostles” of yours Hebrews? I received ample financial support from other churches just so that I could Remember, when I was with you I didn’t bother anyone when I needed money, for my needs were always supplied by my Macedonian friends. I must admit, to our shame that we were too “weak” to relate to you the way they do. 2 Corinthians 11 Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the Church of Christ, presents a verse level look at … So it’s no wonder his servants also go about pretending to be ministers of righteousness.

3 But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his …

Once they stoned me. Are they Israelites? How tolerant you have become of these imposters!Now, I believe that I am not inferior in any way to these special “super-apostles” you are attracted to. He was afraid for their spiritual welfare.

All rights reserved.Now, please bear with some of my “craziness” for a moment. God’s passion is burning inside me for you, because, like a loving father, I have pledged your hand in marriage to Christ, your true bridegroom.

I’ve toiled to the point of exhaustion and gone through many sleepless nights. For although I may not be a polished or eloquent speaker, I’m certainly not an amateur in revelation knowledge. 2 Corinthians 11:14 Context. Use semicolons to separate groups: 'Gen;Jdg;Psa-Mal' or 'Rom 3-12;Mat 1:15;Mat 5:12-22'* 'Number Delimiters' only apply to 'Paragraph Order'Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness.Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. The Collection for Christians in Jerusalem.

Once, when I was in Damascus, the governor under King Aretas had his troops searching for me to have me arrested, but I was stuffed in a basket and lowered down through a window and managed to escape. 2 For I am jealous for you with godly jealousy. * 'Number Delimiters' only apply to 'Paragraph Order'* 'Number Delimiters' only apply to 'Paragraph Order'Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard.

; and which fall is there attributed to the agency of a being called נחש nachash, here, and in other places, translated οφις, serpent. Was I wrong to preach the gospel of God to you free of charge? Me too! 12 But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we. 2 Corinthians 11 is the eleventh chapter of the Second Epistle to the Corinthians in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.It is authored by Paul the Apostle and Timothy (2 Corinthians 1:1) in Macedonia in 55–56 CE. For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy He lets them know it was not so much on his own account, or at all with any selfish views, or for any secular interest of his own, that he was so concerned, but it was "a godly jealousy", or a "zeal of God"; which he was inspired with by God, and which was for the honour and glory of God, even Jesus Christ, who is God …
The Virgin Bride of Christ. The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is eternally praised, knows that I am speaking the truth. Yes, please be patient with me.