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2 Corinthians 11:28

2 Corinthians 11:28
Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Who is weak, and I am not weak.... What church is so? or what particular believer is so? for he had not only the care of all the churches, but of all believers upon him; whoever was weak in the faith…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Besides those things that are without - In addition to these external trials, these trials pertaining to the body, I have mental trials and anxieties resulting from the necessary care of all the…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Beside those things that are without - Independently of all these outward things, I have innumerable troubles and mental oppressions.

Which cometh upon me - Ἡ επισυατασις· This continual press of…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Corinthians 11:22-33

Here the apostle gives a large account of his own qualifications, labours, and sufferings (not out of pride or vain-glory, but to the honour of God, who had enabled him to do and suffer so much for…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Besides those things that are without The six principal English versions interpret this expression (1) of externaltrials, of which the Apostle has hitherto been speaking "the thynges which out wardly…