EasyEnglish Bible 2018
2 Corinthians 11:30
30If I must be proud about myself, I will only be proud of things that show my weakness.
2 Corinthians 11:30 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.
- New International Version (NIV)If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.
- English Standard Version (ESV)If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.
- New King James Version (NKJV)If I must boast, I will boast in the things which concern my infirmity.
Context of 2 Corinthians 11:30
28All these troubles have happened to me. But also, every day I have trouble in my mind. I worry about the believers in all the churches. 29When one of these believers is weak, then I feel weak too. When something causes one of them to do something wrong, then I am very upset. If I must be proud about myself, I will only be proud of things that show my weakness. 31I am not telling lies. God, the Father of the Lord Jesus, knows that. He is the one that we should praise for ever. 32When I was in Damascus, the ruler of that city sent soldiers to catch me. He was under the authority of King Aretas. The soldiers were watching carefully outside the city.
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εἰ καυχᾶσθαι δεῖ, τὰ τῆς ἀσθενείας μου καυχήσομαι.¶Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 11:30
- 2 Corinthians 11:16I say this again: nobody should think that I am a fool. But even if you do think that, still listen to me. Give me a chance to praise myself a little, as a fool would do.
- 2 Corinthians 12:1I must continue to praise myself. It will not really help you, but I will tell you anyway. The Lord has shown me special things, like in a dream.
- Proverbs 25:27It is bad for you to eat too much honey. If you always want people to praise you, it is also bad for you.
- Proverbs 27:2Let other people praise you. Do not boast about yourself.
- Jeremiah 9:23The Lord says, ‘Wise people should not be proud of their wisdom. Powerful people should not be proud of their power. And rich people should not be proud that they are rich.
- 2 Corinthians 12:5I will say proud things about a man like that. But I will not be proud of anything good about myself. I will only be proud of things that show my weakness.
- Colossians 1:24At this time, I am suffering on your behalf, but I am still happy. Christ himself suffered on behalf of his people, the church. Now, while I live in my human body, I also suffer. I continue to receive the pain that Christ received, so that it may be complete. In that way, I help the church, which is like Christ's own body.
Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 11:30
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 30I will glory - which concern mine infirmities - I will not boast of my natural or acquired powers; neither in what God has done by me; but rather in what I have suffered for him. Many persons have understood by infirmities what they call the indwelling sin of the apostle, and say that "he gloried in this, because the grace of Christ was the more magnified in his being preserved from ruin, notwithstanding this indwelling adversary." And to support this…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 30If I must needs glory - It is unpleasant for me to boast, but circumstances have compelled me. But since I am compelled, I will not boast of my rank, or talents, but of that which is regarded by some as an infirmity. Mine infirmities - Greek, “The things of my weakness.” The word here used is derived from the same word which is rendered weak,” in 2 Corinthians 11:29. He intends doubtless to refer here to what had preceded in his enumeration of the trials…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 22-33Verses 22-33 The apostle gives an account of his labours and sufferings; not out of pride or vain-glory, but to the honour of God, who enabled him to do and suffer so much for the cause of Christ; and shows wherein he excelled the false apostles, who tried to lessen his character and usefulness. It astonishes us to reflect on this account of his dangers, hardships, and sufferings, and to observe his patience, perseverance, diligence, cheerfulness, and…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 30The things that show my weakness: Paul explores this theme in 12:1–10.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3030. glory of ... infirmities--A striking contrast! Glorying or boasting of what others make matter of shame, namely, infirmities; for instance, his humbling mode of escape in a basket (2Co 11:33). A character utterly incompatible with that of an enthusiast (compare 2Co 12:5, 9, 10).Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Corinthians 11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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