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
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