2 Corinthians 11:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 11:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 11:19 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 11:19 — KJV
“For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise.”
— 2 Corinthians 11:19 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 11:19 in Context — About the Book of 2 Corinthians
2 Corinthians is Paul's most personal letter — defending his ministry through a catalogue of beatings, shipwrecks, and sleepless nights, then unveiling the secret: God's power is made perfect in weakness. Treasure in jars of clay, the God of all comfort, and grace that is always sufficient.
Cross-References for 2 Corinthians 11:19
“Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:19: suffer, yourselves, wise
“And thou shalt take no gift: for the gift blindeth the wise, and perverteth the words of the righteous. the wise: Heb. the seeing”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:19: seeing, wise
“Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him. and...: or, that thou bear not sin for him”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:19: suffer, wise
“And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD? Ye take...: Heb. It is much for you”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:19: seeing, yourselves
“And ye, in any wise keep yourselves from the accursed thing, lest ye make yourselves accursed, when ye take of the accursed thing, and make the camp of Israel a curse, and trouble it. accursed: or, devoted a curse: or, devoted”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:19: yourselves, wise
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