21 I speak as concerning the [a]reproach: as though that we had been [b]weak: but wherein any man is bold (I speak foolishly) I am bold also.

22 They are Hebrews, (A)so am I: they are Israelites, so am I: they are the seed of Abraham, so am I.

23 They are the ministers of Christ (I speak as a fool) I am [c]more: in labors more abundant: in stripes above measure: in prison more plenteously: in [d]death oft.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Corinthians 11:21 As if he said, in respect of that reproach which they do unto you (I speak it) which surely is as evil as if they did beat you.
  2. 2 Corinthians 11:21 Paul is called weak, in that he seemeth to the Corinthians a vile and abject man, a beggarly artificer, a most wretched and miserable idiot, whereas notwithstanding therein God’s mighty power was made manifest.
  3. 2 Corinthians 11:23 Paul being honorable indeed, defendeth his ministry openly, not for his own sake, but because he saw his doctrine come into hazard.
  4. 2 Corinthians 11:23 In danger of present death.

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