Devine Scripture

2 Corinthians 11:21

2 Corinthians chapter 11 · verse 21 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.20For 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.

v.21This passage

v.22Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Corinthians 10:1

    Now I Paul myself entreat you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am of good courage toward you:

  • 2 Corinthians 11:17

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

  • 2 Corinthians 13:10

    For this cause I write these things while absent, that I may not when present deal sharply, according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for casting down.

  • Philippians 3:3

    for we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God, and glory in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh:

  • 2 Corinthians 11:22

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

  • 2 Corinthians 10:10

    For, His letters, they say, are weighty and strong; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech of no account.