2 Corinthians 11:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Corinthians 11:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Corinthians 11:7 is a verse from the book of 2 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Corinthians 11:7 — KJV
“Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely?”
— 2 Corinthians 11:7 (KJV)
2 Corinthians 11:7 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 11:7
“But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:7: myself, might, gospel
“Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:7: might, preached, gospel
“For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:7: because, preached, gospel
“For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:7: might, preached, gospel
“Thus saith the whole congregation of the LORD, What trespass is this that ye have committed against the God of Israel, to turn away this day from following the LORD, in that ye have builded you an altar, that ye might rebel this day against the LORD?”
Shares key themes with 2 Corinthians 11:7: committed, might, god
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