2 Corinthians 11:21-30

21 To my shame I admit that we were too weak for that!
What anyone else dares to boast about—I am speaking as a fool—I also dare to boast about.

22 Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they Abraham’s descendants? So am I.

23 Are they servants of Christ? (I am out of my mind to talk like this.) I am more. I have worked much harder, been in prison more frequently, been flogged more severely, and been exposed to death again and again.

24 Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one.

25 Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked, I spent a night and a day in the open sea,

26 I have been constantly on the move. I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my own countrymen, in danger from Gentiles; in danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false brothers.

27 I have labored and toiled and have often gone without sleep; I have known hunger and thirst and have often gone without food; I have been cold and naked.

28 Besides everything else, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches.

29 Who is weak, and I do not feel weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not inwardly burn?

30 If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.

Read the full chapter 2 Corinthians 11

Cross References for 2 Corinthians 11:21-30

2 Corinthians 10:10 - For some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but in person he is unimpressive and his s... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:10 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:10

2 Corinthians 11:1 - Paul and the False Apostles I hope you will put up with a little of my foolishness; but you are... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:1 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:1

2 Corinthians 10:1 - Paul’s Defense of His Ministry By the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Pau... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:1 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:1

Matthew 18:31 - When the other servants saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed and went and told t... Click to read the verse Matthew 18:31 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:31

1 Corinthians 8:9 - Be careful, however, that the exercise of your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:9 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:9

2 Corinthians 7:4 - I have great confidence in you; I take great pride in you. I am greatly encouraged; in all our ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:4 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:4

2 Corinthians 13:10 - This is why I write these things when I am absent, that when I come I may not have to be harsh ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 13:10 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 13:10

Philemon 1:8 - Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do, Click to read the verse Philemon 1:8 Click to read the verse Philemon 1:8

2 Corinthians 10:1-2 - Paul’s Defense of His Ministry By the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Pau... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:1-2 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:1-2

2 Corinthians 11:17 - In this self-confident boasting I am not talking as the Lord would, but as a fool. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:17 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:17

Philippians 3:3-6 - For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:3-6 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:3-6

2 Corinthians 11:22-27 - Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they Abraham’s descendants? So am I. Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:22-27 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 11:22-27