2 Corinthians 12:11-13
New English Translation
The Signs of an Apostle
11 I have become a fool. You yourselves forced me to do it, for I should have been commended by you. For I lack nothing in comparison[a] to those “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing. 12 Indeed, the signs of an apostle were performed among you with great perseverance[b] by signs and wonders and powerful deeds.[c] 13 For how[d] were you treated worse than the other churches, except that I myself was not a burden to you? Forgive me this injustice!
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- 2 Corinthians 12:11 tn Or “I am in no way inferior.”
- 2 Corinthians 12:12 tn Or “patience,” “endurance.”
- 2 Corinthians 12:12 tn Or “and miracles.”
- 2 Corinthians 12:13 tn Grk “For in what respect.”
2 Corinthians 12:11-13
Lexham English Bible
Paul’s Concern for the Christians at Corinth
11 I have become a fool! You compelled me, for I ought to have been commended by you, for I am in no way inferior to the preeminent apostles,[a] even if I am nothing. 12 Indeed, the signs of an apostle have been done among you with all patient endurance, both signs and wonders and deeds of power. 13 For in what respect are you made worse off[b] more than the rest of the churches, except that I myself was not a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong!
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- 2 Corinthians 12:11 Some interpreters take this to refer to the original apostles in Jerusalem; others take Paul to be referring sarcastically to his opponents in Corinth.
- 2 Corinthians 12:13 Literally “for what is it with respect to which you are made worse off”
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