2 Corinthians 11:2

For 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.

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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 11:2

BSB
I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.
AKJV
For 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.
CPDV
For I am jealous toward you, with the jealousy of God. And I have espoused you to one husband, offering you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
ERV
For I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy: for I espoused you to one husband, that I might present you as a pure virgin to Christ.
NHEB
For I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy. For I married you to one husband, that I might present you as a pure virgin to Christ.
SMT
For I am zealous of you with the zeal of God: for I fitted you to one husband, to present a pure virgin to Christ.

Commentary for 2 Corinthians 11:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 2 Corinthians 11:2
Summary
Protective concern for spiritual purity
Event
Paul expresses protective jealousy
Estimated Time Period
c. 55 AD
Category
Teaching