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2 Corinthians 11:19-21
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
2 Corinthians 11:19-21
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
19 For with-pleasure you bear-with the unwise[a], being wise. 20 For you bear-with it if anyone enslaves[b] you, if anyone devours[c] you, if anyone takes you, if anyone lifts-up[d] himself, if anyone beats[e] you in the face. 21 I speak in-accordance-with my dishonor[f]— how that we have been weak! But in whatever anyone may dare to boast— I am speaking in foolishness— I also dare.
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- 2 Corinthians 11:19 Or, foolish, as in v 16.
- 2 Corinthians 11:20 Or, reduces you to bondage.
- 2 Corinthians 11:20 Or, consumes. Compare Mk 12:40.
- 2 Corinthians 11:20 Or, lifts his hand (in a threat); raises his voice (in anger).
- 2 Corinthians 11:20 Paul may mean this literally (as in Jn 18:22; Act 23:2) or figuratively (insults you).
- 2 Corinthians 11:21 That is, my weakness by comparison with my opponents, as they regard it.
2 Corinthians 11:19-21
New International Version
2 Corinthians 11:19-21
New International Version
19 You gladly put up with(A) fools since you are so wise!(B) 20 In fact, you even put up with(C) anyone who enslaves you(D) or exploits you or takes advantage of you or puts on airs or slaps you in the face. 21 To my shame I admit that we were too weak(E) for that!
Whatever anyone else dares to boast about—I am speaking as a fool—I also dare to boast about.(F)
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