2 Corinthians 11:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 11:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 11:23 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in pris..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 11:23 — KJV
“Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.”
— 2 Corinthians 11:23 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 11:23 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 11:23
“A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool. entereth...: or, aweth more a wise man, than to strike a fool an hundred times”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:23: fool, more, stripes
“But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:)”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:23: christ, speak, above
“That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:23: christ, more, abundant
“Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men's labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly, enlarged...: or, magnified in you”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:23: labours, abundant, measure
“And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. moving: or, creeping life: Heb. soul fowl...: Heb. let fowl fly open...: Heb. face of the firmament of heaven”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:23: abundant, above
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