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2 Corinthians 11

BSB·33 verses ·New Testament
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1I hopeὌφελονOphelon — I wish; would that; expression of longing or regretG3785 — Full Word Study → you will beaτιti — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study →r with a littleμικρόνmikron — small in size or extent; least or insignificantG3398 — Full Word Study → of myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → foolishnessἀφροσύνηςaphrosynēs — foolishness, senseless behavior, lack of wisdomG877 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → you are already doing that. 2I am jealous forζηλῶzēlō — to be zealous, earnestly desire, envyG2206 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → with a godlyΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → jealousyζήλῳzēlō — Zealous devotion or passionate intensityG2205 — Full Word Study →. Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → I promisedἡρμοσάμηνhērmosamēn — to betroth, espouse, join in marriageG718 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → to oneἑνὶheni — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → husbandἀνδρὶandri — Adult male, man, or husbandG435 — Full Word Study →, to present you as a pure virginπαρθένονparthenon — A young woman or virgin, especially one who has not had sexual relationsG3933 — Full Word Study → to ChristΧριστῷChristō — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 3I am afraidΦοβοῦμαιPhoboumai — to fear, be afraid; to reverence, respectG5399 — Full Word Study →, howeverδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study →, that justπωςpōs — how? in what manner? by what means?G4459 — Full Word Study → asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → EveΕὕανHeuan — Life, LivingG2096 — Full Word Study → was deceivedἐξηπάτησενexēpatēsen — to deceive thoroughly; to beguile or lead astrayG1818 — Full Word Study → byἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → serpent’sὄφιςophis — serpent, snakeG3789 — Full Word Study → cunningπανουργίᾳpanourgia — cunning craftiness or deceitful schemingG3834 — Full Word Study →, yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → mindsνοήματαnoēmata — Mind, thought, intention, or purposeG3540 — Full Word Study → may be led astrayφθαρῇphtharē — To corrupt, destroy, or ruinG5351 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → your simpleἁπλότητοςhaplotētos — Sincerity, generosity, or single-heartednessG572 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → pure devotion toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστόνChriston — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 4Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → ifεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → someone comesἐρχόμενοςerchomenos — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → and proclaims a Jesus otherἄλλονallon — another, other, different oneG243 — Full Word Study → than the One we proclaimedἐκηρύξαμενekēryxamen — to proclaim publicly; to preachG2784 — Full Word Study →, or ifē — Or; either...or; conjunction expressing alternativesG2228 — Full Word Study → you receiveλαμβάνετεlambanete — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study → a differentἕτερονheteron — another, different, otherG2087 — Full Word Study → spiritπνεῦμαpneuma — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → than the One you receivedἐλάβετεelabete — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study →, orē — Or; either...or; conjunction expressing alternativesG2228 — Full Word Study → a differentἕτερονheteron — another, different, otherG2087 — Full Word Study → gospelεὐαγγέλιονeuangelion — Good news; the Gospel messageG2098 — Full Word Study → than the one you acceptedἐδέξασθεedexasthe — to receive or accept willinglyG1209 — Full Word Study →, you put up with itἀνέχεσθεanechesthe — To bear with, endure, or tolerate patientlyG430 — Full Word Study → way too easily. 5I consider myselfΛογίζομαιLogizomai — to reckon, count, or consider as trueG3049 — Full Word Study → in no wayμηδὲνmēden — no one, nothing, not anyG3367 — Full Word Study → inferiorὑστερηκέναιhysterēkenai — to lack, fall short, come behindG5302 — Full Word Study → to thoseτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study →super-apostlesὙπερλίανHyperlian — on behalf of, for the sake of, above, beyondG5228 — Full Word Study →.” 6Althoughκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → I am not a polished speakerλόγῳlogō — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study →, I am certainly not lackingοὐou — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → in knowledgeγνώσειgnōsei — Knowledge, understanding, recognitionG1108 — Full Word Study →. We have made this clearφανερώσαντεςphanerōsantes — To reveal, make manifest, or display openlyG5319 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → every way possibleπαντὶpanti — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study →. 7Was it a sinἁμαρτίανhamartian — transgression, violation of God's law; wrongdoingG266 — Full Word Study → for me to humbleταπεινῶνtapeinōn — to humble, abase, or make lowG5013 — Full Word Study → myselfἐμαυτὸνemauton — myself; I myselfG1683 — Full Word Study → in order toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → exalt youὑψωθῆτεhypsōthēte — to lift up, exalt, or elevateG5312 — Full Word Study →, becauseὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → I preachedεὐηγγελισάμηνeuēngelisamēn — To proclaim or announce good news; to preach the gospelG2097 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gospelεὐαγγέλιονeuangelion — Good news; the Gospel messageG2098 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → free of chargeδωρεὰνdōrean — freely, without charge, gratuitouslyG1432 — Full Word Study →? 8I robbedἐσύλησαesylēsa — to rob, plunder, or despoilG4813 — Full Word Study → otherἄλλαςallas — another, other, different oneG243 — Full Word Study → churchesἐκκλησίαςekklēsias — Assembly of called-out believers; the churchG1577 — Full Word Study → by acceptingλαβὼνlabōn — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study → their support in orderπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → to serveδιακονίανdiakonian — Service, ministry, or officeG1248 — Full Word Study → youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. 9Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → when I wasπαρὼνparōn — To be present, to be here, to arriveG3918 — Full Word Study → withπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → in needὑστερηθεὶςhysterētheis — to lack, fall short, come behindG5302 — Full Word Study →, I was not a burdenκατενάρκησαkatenarkēsa — to burden; to be a financial strainG2655 — Full Word Study → to anyone; forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → brothersἀδελφοὶadelphoi — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study → who cameἐλθόντεςelthontes — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → MacedoniaΜακεδονίαςMakedonias — Northern Greek regionG3109 — Full Word Study → suppliedπροσανεπλήρωσανprosaneplērōsan — to fill up, complete, or supply what is lackingG4322 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → needsὑστέρημάhysterēma — lack, deficiency, shortage, wantG5303 — Full Word Study →. I have refrainedἐτήρησαetērēsa — to guard, keep, preserve, or observeG5083 — Full Word Study → from being a burdenἀβαρῆabarē — Not burdensome; light, easy to bearG4 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → any wayπαντὶpanti — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → I will continue to do soτηρήσωtērēsō — to guard, keep, preserve, or observeG5083 — Full Word Study →. 10As surely as the truth of ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → isἔστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → meἐμοὶemoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, thisαὕτηhautē — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → boastingκαύχησιςkauchēsis — boasting, proud confidence, gloryingG2746 — Full Word Study → ofεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → mineἐμὲeme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → will not be silencedφραγήσεταιphragēsetai — to stop up, silence, or shutG5420 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → regionsκλίμασινklimasin — A region or area of landG2824 — Full Word Study → of AchaiaἈχαΐαςAchaias — Southern Greece regionG882 — Full Word Study →. 11Whyδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study →? Becauseὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → I do not loveἀγαπῶagapō — to love deeply; to cherish with affectionG25 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →? GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → knows I do! 12Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → I will keep on doingποιήσωpoiēsō — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → whatHo — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → I am doingποιῶpoiō — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study →, in orderἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → to undercutἐκκόψωekkopsō — to cut down or hinder; to prevent from advancingG1581 — Full Word Study → those whoτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wantθελόντωνthelontōn — to desire, wish, or will; to be inclined towardG2309 — Full Word Study → an opportunityἀφορμήνaphormēn — Opportunity, occasion, or opening for actionG874 — Full Word Study → toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → be regarded asεὑρεθῶσινheurethōsin — to find, discover, or obtainG2147 — Full Word Study → our equalsκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the thingshō — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → of which they boastκαυχῶνταιkauchōntai — to boast, glory, or take pride in somethingG2744 — Full Word Study →. 13Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → such men are false apostlesψευδαπόστολοιpseudapostoloi — False apostle; fraudulent messengerG5570 — Full Word Study →, deceitfulδόλιοιdolioi — Deceitful, treacherous, cunningG1386 — Full Word Study → workersἐργάταιergatai — laborer, worker, one who worksG2040 — Full Word Study →, masqueradingμετασχηματιζόμενοιmetaschēmatizomenoi — to transform or change in formG3345 — Full Word Study → asεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → apostlesἀποστόλουςapostolous — One sent as an official messenger or delegateG652 — Full Word Study → of ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 14Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → noοὐou — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → wonderθαῦμαthauma — Wonder, marvel, or astonishmentG2295 — Full Word Study →, forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → SatanΣατανᾶςSatanas — adversary, accuserG4567 — Full Word Study → himselfαὐτὸςautos — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → masqueradesμετασχηματίζεταιmetaschēmatizetai — to transform or change in formG3345 — Full Word Study → asεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → an angelἄγγελονangelon — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → of lightφωτόςphōtos — Light; illumination; radianceG5457 — Full Word Study →. 15It is not surprisingμέγαmega — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study →, thenοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study →, ifεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → servantsδιάκονοιdiakonoi — servant; one who servesG1249 — Full Word Study → masqueradeμετασχηματίζονταιmetaschēmatizontai — to transform or change in formG3345 — Full Word Study → asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → servantsδιάκονοιdiakonoi — servant; one who servesG1249 — Full Word Study → of righteousnessδικαιοσύνηςdikaiosynēs — Righteousness; right standing with GodG1343 — Full Word Study →. Their endτέλοςtelos — end, goal, completion, taxG5056 — Full Word Study → will correspond toἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → actionsἔργαerga — Work, deed, or action; labor or taskG2041 — Full Word Study →. 16I repeatλέγωlegō — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →: Let no oneτίςtis — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → takeδόξῃdoxē — to seem, appear, or think; to suppose or judgeG1380 — Full Word Study → meμεme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → forεἶναιeinai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → a foolἄφροναaphrona — foolish, lacking wisdom or understandingG878 — Full Word Study →. Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → ifεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → you do, then receive meμεme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → a foolἄφροναaphrona — foolish, lacking wisdom or understandingG878 — Full Word Study →, so thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → I tooκἀγὼkagō — And I; I also; even IG2504 — Full Word Study → may boastκαυχήσωμαιkauchēsōmai — to boast, glory, or take pride in somethingG2744 — Full Word Study → aτιti — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → littleμικρόνmikron — small in size or extent; least or insignificantG3398 — Full Word Study →. 17Inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → thisταύτῃtautē — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → confidentὑποστάσειhypostasei — substance, essence, confidence, assuranceG5287 — Full Word Study → boasting of mine, I am not speakingλαλῶlalō — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → asκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → the Lord would, butἀλλ’all’ — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → a foolἀφροσύνῃaphrosynē — foolishness, senseless behavior, lack of wisdomG877 — Full Word Study →. 18Sinceἐπεὶepei — since, because, inasmuch asG1893 — Full Word Study → manyπολλοὶpolloi — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → are boastingκαυχῶνταιkauchōntai — to boast, glory, or take pride in somethingG2744 — Full Word Study → according toκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → the〈τὴν〉tēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → fleshσάρκαsarka — flesh, physical body, human natureG4561 — Full Word Study →, I tooκἀγὼkagō — And I; I also; even IG2504 — Full Word Study → will boastκαυχήσομαιkauchēsomai — to boast, glory, or take pride in somethingG2744 — Full Word Study →. 19Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → you gladly tolerate foolsἀφρόνωνaphronōn — foolish, lacking wisdom or understandingG878 — Full Word Study →, since you areὄντεςontes — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → so wiseφρόνιμοιphronimoi — wise, prudent, sensibleG5429 — Full Word Study →. 20In factγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study →, you even put up withἀνέχεσθεanechesthe — To bear with, endure, or tolerate patientlyG430 — Full Word Study → anyone whoτιςtis — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → enslavesκαταδουλοῖkatadouloi — to enslave or bring into bondageG2615 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → or exploits you or takes advantage of you or exalts himselfἐπαίρεταιepairetai — to lift up, raise, or exaltG1869 — Full Word Study → or strikesδέρειderei — to beat, strike, or flogG1194 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → inεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → the faceπρόσωπονprosōpon — Face, presence, or outward appearanceG4383 — Full Word Study →. 21Toκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → my shame I concedeλέγωlegō — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → weἡμεῖςhēmeis — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → were too weak for that! Speakingλέγωlegō — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → as a foolἀφροσύνῃaphrosynē — foolishness, senseless behavior, lack of wisdomG877 — Full Word Study →, howeverδ’d’ — thenG1161 — Full Word Study →, I canκἀγώkagō — And I; I also; even IG2504 — Full Word Study → match whathō — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → anyone elseτιςtis — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → dares to boast about. 22Are theyεἰσινeisin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → HebrewsἙβραῖοίHebraioi — Hebrew person or languageG1445 — Full Word Study →? So am Iκἀγώkagō — And I; I also; even IG2504 — Full Word Study →. Are theyεἰσινeisin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → IsraelitesἸσραηλῖταίIsraēlitai — An Israelite personG2475 — Full Word Study →? So am Iκἀγώkagō — And I; I also; even IG2504 — Full Word Study →. Are theyεἰσινeisin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → descendantsσπέρμαsperma — seed; offspring; descendantG4690 — Full Word Study → of AbrahamἈβραάμAbraam — Father of nationsG11 — Full Word Study →? So am Iκἀγώkagō — And I; I also; even IG2504 — Full Word Study →. 23Are theyεἰσινeisin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → servantsδιάκονοιdiakonoi — servant; one who servesG1249 — Full Word Study → of ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →? I am speakingλαλῶlalō — to speak, say, or utter wordsG2980 — Full Word Study → like I amἐγώegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → out of my mind, but I am so much moreὑπὲρhyper — on behalf of, for the sake of, above, beyondG5228 — Full Word Study →: inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → harderπερισσοτέρωςperissoterōs — Abundantly, excessively, greatly, beyond measureG4057 — Full Word Study → laborκόποιςkopois — Physical or spiritual labor; strenuous work and effortG2873 — Full Word Study →, inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → moreπερισσοτέρωςperissoterōs — Abundantly, excessively, greatly, beyond measureG4057 — Full Word Study → imprisonmentsφυλακαῖςphylakais — Prison, guard post, or watchful keepingG5438 — Full Word Study →, inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → worseὑπερβαλλόντωςhyperballontōs — Excessively, extremely, beyond measureG5234 — Full Word Study → beatingsπληγαῖςplēgais — A strike, wound, or plague; a blow or afflictionG4127 — Full Word Study →, inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → frequentπολλάκιςpollakis — frequently, often, many timesG4178 — Full Word Study → danger of deathθανάτοιςthanatois — Death; the state or condition of being deadG2288 — Full Word Study →. 24Five timesπεντάκιςpentakis — five times; repeated occurrenceG3999 — Full Word Study → I receivedἔλαβονelabon — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study → fromὙπὸHypo — under; by; from the agency ofG5259 — Full Word Study → the Jews the forty lashes minusπαρὰpara — from, beside, with, nearG3844 — Full Word Study → oneμίανmian — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study →. 25Three timesτρὶςtris — three times; thriceG5151 — Full Word Study → I was beaten with rodsἐραβδίσθηνerabdisthēn — to beat or strike with a rodG4463 — Full Word Study →, onceἅπαξhapax — once, one time onlyG530 — Full Word Study → I was stonedἐλιθάσθηνelithasthēn — to stone; to pelt with stonesG3034 — Full Word Study →, three timesτρὶςtris — three times; thriceG5151 — Full Word Study → I was shipwreckedἐναυάγησαenauagēsa — to suffer shipwreck; to be wreckedG3489 — Full Word Study →. I spentπεποίηκαpepoiēka — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → a night and a dayνυχθήμερονnychthēmeron — a twenty-four hour period; a night and a dayG3574 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → open sea. 26In my frequent journeysὁδοιπορίαιςhodoiporiais — A journey or traveling; the act of journeyingG3597 — Full Word Study →, I have been in danger from riversποταμῶνpotamōn — river; flowing waterG4215 — Full Word Study → and from banditsλῃστῶνlēstōn — robber, brigand, or insurrectionistG3027 — Full Word Study →, in dangerκινδύνοιςkindynois — danger, peril, risk of harmG2794 — Full Word Study → from my countrymenγένουςgenous — family lineage, race, or kindG1085 — Full Word Study → and fromἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → the Gentiles, in dangerκινδύνοιςkindynois — danger, peril, risk of harmG2794 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the city and inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the country, in dangerκινδύνοιςkindynois — danger, peril, risk of harmG2794 — Full Word Study → onἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the sea and amongἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → false brothersψευδαδέλφοιςpseudadelphois — false brother or deceiver within the faithG5569 — Full Word Study →, 27in laborκόπῳkopō — Physical or spiritual labor; strenuous work and effortG2873 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → toilμόχθῳmochthō — hard toil, laborious work, exhausting effortG3449 — Full Word Study → and often without sleepἀγρυπνίαιςagrypniais — sleeplessness, wakefulness, vigilant watchG70 — Full Word Study →, inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → hungerλιμῷlimō — hunger, famine, scarcity of foodG3042 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thirstδίψειdipsei — Physical or spiritual thirst; intense desireG1373 — Full Word Study → and often without foodνηστείαιςnēsteiais — Abstinence from food; fastingG3521 — Full Word Study →, inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → coldψύχειpsychei — cold; lack of warmthG5592 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → exposureγυμνότητιgymnotēti — Nakedness; exposure of the bodyG1132 — Full Word Study →. 28Apart fromΧωρὶςChōris — without; apart from; separatelyG5565 — Full Word Study → these externalπαρεκτὸςparektos — except, apart from, outside ofG3924 — Full Word Study → trials, I face dailyἡμέρανhēmeran — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → pressureἐπίστασίςepistasis — insurrection; uprising; tumultG1999 — Full Word Study → of my concernμέριμναmerimna — anxious care, worry, or concernG3308 — Full Word Study → for allπασῶνpasōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → churchesἐκκλησιῶνekklēsiōn — Assembly of called-out believers; the churchG1577 — Full Word Study →. 29Whoτίςtis — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → is weakἀσθενεῖasthenei — to be weak, to lack strength, to be sickG770 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → I am not weakἀσθενῶasthenō — to be weak, to lack strength, to be sickG770 — Full Word Study →? Whoτίςtis — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → is led into sinσκανδαλίζεταιskandalizetai — to cause to stumble or fall awayG4624 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Iἐγὼegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → do not burn with griefπυροῦμαιpyroumai — To burn, ignite, or be on fireG4448 — Full Word Study →? 30IfΕἰEi — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → I mustδεῖdei — it is necessary, must, oughtG1163 — Full Word Study → boastκαυχᾶσθαιkauchasthai — to boast, glory, or take pride in somethingG2744 — Full Word Study →, I will boastκαυχήσομαιkauchēsomai — to boast, glory, or take pride in somethingG2744 — Full Word Study → of the things that show myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → weaknessἀσθενείαςastheneias — Physical weakness, infirmity, or sicknessG769 — Full Word Study →. 31Theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατὴρPatēr — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →, whoho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → isὢνōn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → foreverαἰῶναςaiōnas — An age, era, or eternal period of timeG165 — Full Word Study → worthy of praiseεὐλογητὸςeulogētos — blessed, praiseworthy, worthy of praiseG2128 — Full Word Study →, knowsοἶδενoiden — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → I am not lyingψεύδομαιpseudomai — to speak falsehood; to lie or deceiveG5574 — Full Word Study →. 32Inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → DamascusΔαμασκῷDamaskō — Capital of SyriaG1154 — Full Word Study →, theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → governorἐθνάρχηςethnarchēs — ethnic ruler or governorG1481 — Full Word Study → underτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Kingβασιλέωςbasileōs — A male ruler or sovereign; a kingG935 — Full Word Study → AretasἉρέταHareta — Nabatean KingG702 — Full Word Study → securedἐφρούρειephrourei — to guard, protect, or keep watch overG5432 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → cityπόλινpolin — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → of the DamascenesΔαμασκηνῶνDamaskēnōn — Of DamascusG1153 — Full Word Study → in order to arrestπιάσαιpiasai — to seize, arrest, or catchG4084 — Full Word Study → meμεme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →. 33Butκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → I was loweredἐχαλάσθηνechalasthēn — to lower, let down, strike or slackenG5465 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → a basketσαργάνῃsarganē — woven basket or hamperG4553 — Full Word Study → throughδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → a windowθυρίδοςthyridos — A window; an opening in a wall or roofG2376 — Full Word Study → inδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wallτείχουςteichous — A defensive wall or city fortificationG5038 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → escapedἐξέφυγονexephygon — to escape or flee awayG1628 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → graspχεῖραςcheiras — hand; power, authority, or controlG5495 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — 2 Corinthians 11
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In 2 Corinthians 11, Paul addresses false apostles who have infiltrated the Corinthian church and challenged his apostolic authority. Rather than defend himself with hollow credentials, Paul demonstrates his genuine apostleship through his sacrificial service, faithful suffering, and pastoral love for the church. This chapter reveals both the danger of spiritual deception and the marks of true Christian leadership—not worldly status or eloquence, but humble dedication to Christ and His people.

Verses 1–4: A Pastor's Jealous Love

Paul begins with a pastoral appeal, asking the Corinthians to indulge him in a moment of necessary self-defense. His motivation is not pride but godly jealousy—the kind of protective concern a faithful father feels for his children. He compares himself to one who has betrothed the church to Christ as a pure bride (verse 2). His fear (verse 3) echoes the serpent's deception of Eve: false teachers will subtly corrupt the Corinthians' minds away from simplicity—the undivided, wholehearted devotion to Christ alone. Verse 4 identifies the danger sharply: a different Jesus, a different spirit, a different gospel. These are not minor variations but fundamental departures from apostolic truth. Paul's concern is pastoral, not personal.

Verses 5–12: The Shame of Self-Commendation

Paul reluctantly asserts his apostolic credentials (verse 5), acknowledging he is "not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles." Yet in verse 7, he turns the tables: far from being disqualified by his weakness in speech (verse 6), his refusal to accept payment from Corinth became a supposed offense. Rather than burden the church, he accepted support from other churches (verse 8–9). Verse 10 contains an oath sworn by "the truth of Christ"—Paul will continue this boasting to expose the false apostles. His motive (verse 12) is crystal clear: by refusing wages, he cuts off their opportunity to boast of financial support as a sign of apostolic authority. Paul's "folly" of self-commendation serves a wise, protective purpose.

Verses 13–15: False Apostles and Satan's Deception

Paul directly names his opponents: false apostles and deceitful workers (verse 13). The Greek word for "transforming" (metaschematizo) suggests a disguise or masquerade—they appear righteous but are not. Verse 14 provides the theological foundation for this warning: Satan himself counterfeits light to deceive. If the father of lies can appear as an angel of light, his servants masquerading as ministers of righteousness should surprise no one. Yet verse 15 offers grim comfort: their judgment is certain and according to their works.

Verses 16–33: The Foolish Glory of True Apostleship

Paul's extended catalog of sufferings (verses 23–27) is presented as "foolish" boasting, yet it is the truest measure of apostolic authenticity. He was beaten, imprisoned, shipwrecked, and constantly in danger. Rather than physical prowess or rhetorical brilliance, Paul glories in infirmities (verse 30)—the very weaknesses that prove his reliance on God's grace. Verses 28–29 reveal his pastoral heart: the care of all churches weighs daily on him; he suffers with the weak and burned with concern for the offended. The chapter closes (verses 32–33) with a humbling example: escape through a basket from a window, a portrait of vulnerability rather than triumph. This is apostolic faithfulness.

Application for Today

Believers today must remain vigilant against false teachers who subtly distort the gospel while wearing a Christian mask. True spiritual leadership is marked not by credentials, eloquence, or financial success, but by sacrificial love, faithful witness, and pastoral care for God's people. As we evaluate teachers and leaders, let us ask: Do they point to Christ alone? Do they serve humbly? Do they suffer willingly for the gospel? These questions guard the church and honor the One to whom all authority belongs.

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