Apologetics Bible

2Corinthians 11:1

Greek

Ὄφελον ἀνείχεσθέ μου μικρόν ⸀τι ⸀ἀφροσύνης· ἀλλὰ καὶ ἀνέχεσθέ μου.

Ophelon aneichesthe moy mikron ti aphrosynes· alla kai anechesthe moy.

KJV: Would to God ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me.

AKJV: Would to God you could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me.

ASV: Would that ye could bear with me in a little foolishness: but indeed ye do bear with me.

YLT: O that ye were bearing with me a little of the folly, but ye also do bear with me:

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Would to God ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:2

Greek

ζηλῶ γὰρ ὑμᾶς θεοῦ ζήλῳ, ἡρμοσάμην γὰρ ὑμᾶς ἑνὶ ἀνδρὶ παρθένον ἁγνὴν παραστῆσαι τῷ Χριστῷ·

zelo gar ymas theoy zelo, ermosamen gar ymas eni andri parthenon agnen parastesai to Christo·

KJV: For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.

AKJV: For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.

ASV: For I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy: for I espoused you to one husband, that I might present you as a pure virgin to Christ.

YLT: for I am zealous for you with zeal of God, for I did betroth you to one husband, a pure virgin, to present to Christ,

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:3

Greek

φοβοῦμαι δὲ μή πως, ὡς ὁ ὄφις ⸂ἐξηπάτησεν Εὕαν⸃ ἐν τῇ πανουργίᾳ αὐτοῦ, ⸀φθαρῇ τὰ νοήματα ὑμῶν ἀπὸ τῆς ἁπλότητος ⸂καὶ τῆς ἁγνότητος⸃ τῆς εἰς τὸν Χριστόν.

phoboymai de me pos, os o ophis exepatesen Eyan en te panoyrgia aytoy, phthare ta noemata ymon apo tes aplotetos kai tes agnotetos tes eis ton Christon.

KJV: But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.

AKJV: But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtlety, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.

ASV: But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve in his craftiness, your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity and the purity that is toward Christ.

YLT: and I fear, lest, as the serpent did beguile Eve in his subtilty, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in the Christ;

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:4

Greek

εἰ μὲν γὰρ ὁ ἐρχόμενος ἄλλον Ἰησοῦν κηρύσσει ὃν οὐκ ἐκηρύξαμεν, ἢ πνεῦμα ἕτερον λαμβάνετε ὃ οὐκ ἐλάβετε, ἢ εὐαγγέλιον ἕτερον ὃ οὐκ ἐδέξασθε, καλῶς ⸀ἀνέχεσθε.

ei men gar o erchomenos allon Iesoyn keryssei on oyk ekeryxamen, e pneyma eteron lambanete o oyk elabete, e eyaggelion eteron o oyk edexasthe, kalos anechesthe.

KJV: For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.

AKJV: For if he that comes preaches another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if you receive another spirit, which you have not received, or another gospel, which you have not accepted, you might well bear with him.

ASV: For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we did not preach, or if ye receive a different spirit, which ye did not receive, or a different gospel, which ye did not accept, ye do well to bear with him.

YLT: for if, indeed, he who is coming doth preach another Jesus whom we did not preach, or another Spirit ye receive which ye did not receive, or other good news which ye did not accept--well were ye bearing it ,

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:5

Greek

λογίζομαι γὰρ μηδὲν ὑστερηκέναι τῶν ὑπερλίαν ἀποστόλων·

logizomai gar meden ysterekenai ton yperlian apostolon·

KJV: For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles.

AKJV: For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very most chief apostles.

ASV: For I reckon that I am not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles.

YLT: for I reckon that I have been nothing behind the very chiefest apostles,

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:6

Greek

εἰ δὲ καὶ ἰδιώτης τῷ λόγῳ, ἀλλʼ οὐ τῇ γνώσει, ἀλλʼ ἐν παντὶ ⸀φανερώσαντες ἐν πᾶσιν εἰς ὑμᾶς.

ei de kai idiotes to logo, all oy te gnosei, all en panti phanerosantes en pasin eis ymas.

KJV: But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been throughly made manifest among you in all things.

AKJV: But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been thoroughly made manifest among you in all things.

ASV: But though I be rude in speech, yet am I not in knowledge; nay, in every way have we made this manifest unto you in all things.

YLT: and even if unlearned in word--yet not in knowledge, but in every thing we were made manifest in all things to you.

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been throughly made manifest among you in all things.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:7

Greek

Ἢ ἁμαρτίαν ἐποίησα ἐμαυτὸν ταπεινῶν ἵνα ὑμεῖς ὑψωθῆτε, ὅτι δωρεὰν τὸ τοῦ θεοῦ εὐαγγέλιον εὐηγγελισάμην ὑμῖν;

E amartian epoiesa emayton tapeinon ina ymeis ypsothete, oti dorean to toy theoy eyaggelion eyeggelisamen ymin;

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?

AKJV: Have I committed an offense in abasing myself that you might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely?

ASV: Or did I commit a sin in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I preached to you the gospel of God for nought?

YLT: The sin did I do--myself humbling that ye might be exalted, because freely the good news of God I did proclaim to you?

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:8

Greek

ἄλλας ἐκκλησίας ἐσύλησα λαβὼν ὀψώνιον πρὸς τὴν ὑμῶν διακονίαν,

allas ekklesias esylesa labon opsonion pros ten ymon diakonian,

KJV: I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service.

AKJV: I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service.

ASV: I robbed other churches, taking wages of them that I might minister unto you;

YLT: other assemblies I did rob, having taken wages, for your ministration;

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:9

Greek

καὶ παρὼν πρὸς ὑμᾶς καὶ ὑστερηθεὶς οὐ κατενάρκησα οὐθενός· τὸ γὰρ ὑστέρημά μου προσανεπλήρωσαν οἱ ἀδελφοὶ ἐλθόντες ἀπὸ Μακεδονίας· καὶ ἐν παντὶ ἀβαρῆ ⸂ἐμαυτὸν ὑμῖν⸃ ἐτήρησα καὶ τηρήσω.

kai paron pros ymas kai ysteretheis oy katenarkesa oythenos· to gar ysterema moy prosaneplerosan oi adelphoi elthontes apo Makedonias· kai en panti abare emayton ymin eteresa kai tereso.

KJV: And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.

AKJV: And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brothers which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome to you, and so will I keep myself.

ASV: and when I was present with you and was in want, I was not a burden on any man; for the brethren, when they came from Macedonia, supplied the measure of my want; and in everything I kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.

YLT: and being present with you, and having been in want, I was chargeable to no one, for my lack did the brethren supply--having come from Macedonia--and in everything burdenless to you I did keep myself, and will keep.

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unt...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:10

Greek

ἔστιν ἀλήθεια Χριστοῦ ἐν ἐμοὶ ὅτι ἡ καύχησις αὕτη οὐ φραγήσεται εἰς ἐμὲ ἐν τοῖς κλίμασι τῆς Ἀχαΐας.

estin aletheia Christoy en emoi oti e kaychesis ayte oy phragesetai eis eme en tois klimasi tes Achaias.

KJV: As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.

AKJV: As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.

ASV: As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this glorying in the regions of Achaia.

YLT: The truth of Christ is in me, because this boasting shall not be stopped in regard to me in the regions of Achaia;

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:11

Greek

διὰ τί; ὅτι οὐκ ἀγαπῶ ὑμᾶς; ὁ θεὸς οἶδεν.

dia ti; oti oyk agapo ymas; o theos oiden.

KJV: Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth.

AKJV: Why? because I love you not? God knows.

ASV: Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth.

YLT: wherefore? because I do not love you? God hath known!

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:12

Greek

Ὃ δὲ ποιῶ καὶ ποιήσω, ἵνα ἐκκόψω τὴν ἀφορμὴν τῶν θελόντων ἀφορμήν, ἵνα ἐν ᾧ καυχῶνται εὑρεθῶσιν καθὼς καὶ ἡμεῖς.

O de poio kai poieso, ina ekkopso ten aphormen ton thelonton aphormen, ina en o kaychontai eyrethosin kathos kai emeis.

KJV: But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.

AKJV: But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.

ASV: But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them that desire an occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.

YLT: and what I do, I also will do, that I may cut off the occasion of those wishing an occasion, that in that which they boast they may be found according as we also;

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:13

Greek

οἱ γὰρ τοιοῦτοι ψευδαπόστολοι, ἐργάται δόλιοι, μετασχηματιζόμενοι εἰς ἀποστόλους Χριστοῦ·

oi gar toioytoi pseydapostoloi, ergatai dolioi, metaschematizomenoi eis apostoloys Christoy·

KJV: For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.

AKJV: For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.

ASV: For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, fashioning themselves into apostles of Christ.

YLT: for those such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ,

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:14

Greek

καὶ οὐ ⸀θαῦμα, αὐτὸς γὰρ ὁ Σατανᾶς μετασχηματίζεται εἰς ἄγγελον φωτός·

kai oy thayma, aytos gar o Satanas metaschematizetai eis aggelon photos·

KJV: And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.

AKJV: And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.

ASV: And no marvel; for even Satan fashioneth himself into an angel of light.

YLT: and no wonder--for even the Adversary doth transform himself into a messenger of light;

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:15

Greek

οὐ μέγα οὖν εἰ καὶ οἱ διάκονοι αὐτοῦ μετασχηματίζονται ὡς διάκονοι δικαιοσύνης, ὧν τὸ τέλος ἔσται κατὰ τὰ ἔργα αὐτῶν.

oy mega oyn ei kai oi diakonoi aytoy metaschematizontai os diakonoi dikaiosynes, on to telos estai kata ta erga ayton.

KJV: Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.

AKJV: Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.

ASV: It is no great thing therefore if his ministers also fashion themselves as ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.

YLT: no great thing, then, if also his ministrants do transform themselves as ministrants of righteousness--whose end shall be according to their works.

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:16

Greek

Πάλιν λέγω, μή τίς με δόξῃ ἄφρονα εἶναι— εἰ δὲ μή γε, κἂν ὡς ἄφρονα δέξασθέ με, ἵνα κἀγὼ μικρόν τι καυχήσωμαι·

Palin lego, me tis me doxe aphrona einai ei de me ge, kan os aphrona dexasthe me, ina kago mikron ti kaychesomai·

KJV: I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.

AKJV: I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.

ASV: I say again, Let no man think me foolish; but ifye do, yet as foolish receive me, that I also may glory a little.

YLT: Again I say, may no one think me to be a fool; and if otherwise, even as a fool receive me, that I also a little may boast.

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:17

Greek

ὃ λαλῶ οὐ ⸂κατὰ κύριον λαλῶ⸃, ἀλλʼ ὡς ἐν ἀφροσύνῃ, ἐν ταύτῃ τῇ ὑποστάσει τῆς καυχήσεως.

o lalo oy kata kyrion lalo, all os en aphrosyne, en tayte te ypostasei tes kaycheseos.

KJV: That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.

AKJV: That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.

ASV: That which I speak, I speak not after the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of glorying.

YLT: That which I speak, I speak not according to the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this the confidence of boasting;

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:18

Greek

ἐπεὶ πολλοὶ καυχῶνται ⸀κατὰ σάρκα, κἀγὼ καυχήσομαι.

epei polloi kaychontai kata sarka, kago kaychesomai.

KJV: Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.

AKJV: Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.

ASV: Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.

YLT: since many boast according to the flesh, I also will boast:

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:19

Greek

ἡδέως γὰρ ἀνέχεσθε τῶν ἀφρόνων φρόνιμοι ὄντες·

edeos gar anechesthe ton aphronon phronimoi ontes·

KJV: For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise.

AKJV: For you suffer fools gladly, seeing you yourselves are wise.

ASV: For ye bear with the foolish gladly, being wise yourselves.

YLT: for gladly do ye bear with the fools--being wise,

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:20

Greek

ἀνέχεσθε γὰρ εἴ τις ὑμᾶς καταδουλοῖ, εἴ τις κατεσθίει, εἴ τις λαμβάνει, εἴ τις ἐπαίρεται, εἴ τις ⸂εἰς πρόσωπον ὑμᾶς⸃ δέρει.

anechesthe gar ei tis ymas katadoyloi, ei tis katesthiei, ei tis lambanei, ei tis epairetai, ei tis eis prosopon ymas derei.

KJV: For ye suffer, if a man bring you into bondage, if a man devour you, if a man take of you, if a man exalt himself, if a man smite you on the face.

AKJV: For you suffer, if a man bring you into bondage, if a man devour you, if a man take of you, if a man exalt himself, if a man smite you on the face.

ASV: For ye bear with a man, if he bringeth you into bondage, if he devoureth you, if he taketh you captive, if he exalteth himself, if he smiteth you on the face.

YLT: for ye bear, if any one is bringing you under bondage, if any one doth devour, if any one doth take away, if any one doth exalt himself, if any one on the face doth smite you;

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For ye suffer, if a man bring you into bondage, if a man devour you, if a man take of you, if a man exalt himself, if a man smite you on the face.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:21

Greek

κατὰ ἀτιμίαν λέγω, ὡς ὅτι ἡμεῖς ⸀ἠσθενήκαμεν· ἐν ᾧ δʼ ἄν τις τολμᾷ, ἐν ἀφροσύνῃ λέγω, τολμῶ κἀγώ.

kata atimian lego, os oti emeis esthenekamen· en o d an tis tolma, en aphrosyne lego, tolmo kago.

KJV: I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also.

AKJV: I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. However, when ever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also.

ASV: I speak by way of disparagement, as though we had been weak. Yet whereinsoever any is bold (I speak in foolishness), I am bold also.

YLT: in reference to dishonour I speak, how that we were weak, and in whatever any one is bold--in foolishness I say it --I also am bold.

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:22

Greek

Ἑβραῖοί εἰσιν; κἀγώ. Ἰσραηλῖταί εἰσιν; κἀγώ. σπέρμα Ἀβραάμ εἰσιν; κἀγώ.

Ebraioi eisin; kago. Israelitai eisin; kago. sperma Abraam eisin; kago.

KJV: Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I.

AKJV: Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I.

ASV: Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I.

YLT: Hebrews are they? I also! Israelites are they? I also! seed of Abraham are they? I also!

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:23

Greek

διάκονοι Χριστοῦ εἰσιν; παραφρονῶν λαλῶ, ὑπὲρ ἐγώ· ἐν κόποις περισσοτέρως, ἐν ⸂φυλακαῖς περισσοτέρως, ἐν πληγαῖς ὑπερβαλλόντως⸃, ἐν θανάτοις πολλάκις·

diakonoi Christoy eisin; paraphronon lalo, yper ego· en kopois perissoteros, en phylakais perissoteros, en plegais yperballontos, en thanatois pollakis·

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.

AKJV: Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labors more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.

ASV: Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as one beside himself) I more; in labors more abundantly, in prisons more abundantly, in stripes above measure, in deaths oft.

YLT: ministrants of Christ are they? --as beside myself I speak--I more; in labours more abundantly, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequently, in deaths many times;

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:24

Greek

ὑπὸ Ἰουδαίων πεντάκις τεσσεράκοντα παρὰ μίαν ἔλαβον,

ypo Ioydaion pentakis tesserakonta para mian elabon,

KJV: Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one.

AKJV: Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one.

ASV: Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one.

YLT: from Jews five times forty stripes save one I did receive;

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:25

Greek

τρὶς ἐραβδίσθην, ἅπαξ ἐλιθάσθην, τρὶς ἐναυάγησα, νυχθήμερον ἐν τῷ βυθῷ πεποίηκα·

tris erabdisthen, apax elithasthen, tris enayagesa, nychthemeron en to bytho pepoieka·

KJV: Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep;

AKJV: Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep;

ASV: Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day have I been in the deep;

YLT: thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice was I shipwrecked, a night and a day in the deep I have passed;

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:26

Greek

ὁδοιπορίαις πολλάκις, κινδύνοις ποταμῶν, κινδύνοις λῃστῶν, κινδύνοις ἐκ γένους, κινδύνοις ἐξ ἐθνῶν, κινδύνοις ἐν πόλει, κινδύνοις ἐν ἐρημίᾳ, κινδύνοις ἐν θαλάσσῃ, κινδύνοις ἐν ψευδαδέλφοις,

odoiporiais pollakis, kindynois potamon, kindynois leston, kindynois ek genoys, kindynois ex ethnon, kindynois en polei, kindynois en eremia, kindynois en thalasse, kindynois en pseydadelphois,

KJV: In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren;

AKJV: In journeys often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by my own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brothers;

ASV: in journeyings often, in perils of rivers, in perils of robbers, in perils from my countrymen, in perils from the Gentiles, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren;

YLT: journeyings many times, perils of rivers, perils of robbers, perils from kindred, perils from nations, perils in city, perils in wilderness, perils in sea, perils among false brethren;

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among fa...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:27

Greek

⸀κόπῳ καὶ μόχθῳ, ἐν ἀγρυπνίαις πολλάκις, ἐν λιμῷ καὶ δίψει, ἐν νηστείαις πολλάκις, ἐν ψύχει καὶ γυμνότητι·

kopo kai mochtho, en agrypniais pollakis, en limo kai dipsei, en nesteiais pollakis, en psychei kai gymnoteti·

KJV: In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.

AKJV: In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.

ASV: in labor and travail, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.

YLT: in labouriousness and painfulness, in watchings many times, in hunger and thirst, in fastings many times, in cold and nakedness;

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:28

Greek

χωρὶς τῶν παρεκτὸς ἡ ⸀ἐπίστασίς ⸀μοι ἡ καθʼ ἡμέραν, ἡ μέριμνα πασῶν τῶν ἐκκλησιῶν.

choris ton parektos e epistasis moi e kath emeran, e merimna pason ton ekklesion.

KJV: Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.

AKJV: Beside those things that are without, that which comes on me daily, the care of all the churches.

ASV: Besides those things that are without, there is that which presseth upon me daily, anxiety for all the churches.

YLT: apart from the things without--the crowding upon me that is daily--the care of all the assemblies.

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:29

Greek

τίς ἀσθενεῖ, καὶ οὐκ ἀσθενῶ; τίς σκανδαλίζεται καὶ οὐκ ἐγὼ πυροῦμαι;

tis asthenei, kai oyk astheno; tis skandalizetai kai oyk ego pyroymai;

KJV: Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not?

AKJV: Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not?

ASV: Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is caused to stumble, and I burn not?

YLT: Who is infirm, and I am not infirm? who is stumbled, and I am not fired;

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:30

Greek

Εἰ καυχᾶσθαι δεῖ, τὰ τῆς ἀσθενείας μου καυχήσομαι.

Ei kaychasthai dei, ta tes astheneias moy kaychesomai.

KJV: If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.

AKJV: If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern my infirmities.

ASV: If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things that concern my weakness.

YLT: if to boast it behoveth me , of the things of my infirmity I will boast;

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:31

Greek

ὁ θεὸς καὶ πατὴρ τοῦ κυρίου ⸀Ἰησοῦ οἶδεν, ὁ ὢν εὐλογητὸς εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας, ὅτι οὐ ψεύδομαι.

o theos kai pater toy kyrioy Iesoy oiden, o on eylogetos eis toys aionas, oti oy pseydomai.

KJV: The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not.

AKJV: The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for ever more, knows that I lie not.

ASV: The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed for evermore knoweth that I lie not.

YLT: the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ--who is blessed to the ages--hath known that I do not lie! --

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:32

Greek

ἐν Δαμασκῷ ὁ ἐθνάρχης Ἁρέτα τοῦ βασιλέως ἐφρούρει τὴν ⸂πόλιν Δαμασκηνῶν⸃ πιάσαι ⸀με,

en Damasko o ethnarches Areta toy basileos ephroyrei ten polin Damaskenon piasai me,

KJV: In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me:

AKJV: In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me:

ASV: In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king guarded the city of the Damascenes in order to take me:

YLT: In Damascus the ethnarch of Aretas the king was watching the city of the Damascenes, wishing to seize me,

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

2Corinthians 11:33

Greek

καὶ διὰ θυρίδος ἐν σαργάνῃ ἐχαλάσθην διὰ τοῦ τείχους καὶ ἐξέφυγον τὰς χεῖρας αὐτοῦ.

kai dia thyridos en sargane echalasthen dia toy teichoys kai exephygon tas cheiras aytoy.

KJV: And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands.

AKJV: And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands.

ASV: and through a window was I let down in a basket by the wall, and escaped his hands.

YLT: and through a window in a rope basket I was let down, through the wall, and fled out of his hands.

Exposition: 2Corinthians 11:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.