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2 Corinthians 11:1 Meaning

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

Context Explained

1Would to God ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me.

2For 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.

3But 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.

Key Themes

follypatienceendurance

Related Cross References

  • 1 Corinthians 4:10

    Paul contrasts the perception of foolishness in the eyes of the world with the wisdom of God.

  • Galatians 6:1

    Both verses encourage patience and understanding in dealing with others.

  • 2 Timothy 4:5

    Paul encourages endurance in ministry, similar to his plea for patience in 2 Corinthians.

Source: 2 Corinthians 11:1