2 Corinthians 11:21

I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also.

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Other Translations for 2 Corinthians 11:21

BSB

To my shame I concede that we were too weak for that! Speaking as a fool, however, I can match what anyone else dares to boast about.

AKJV

I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. However, when ever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also.

CPDV

I speak according to disgrace, as if we had been weak in this regard. In this matter, (I speak in foolishness) if anyone dares, I dare also.

ERV

I speak by way of disparagement, as though we had been weak. Yet whereinsoever any is bold (I speak in foolishness), I am bold also.

NHEB

I speak by way of disparagement, as though we had been weak. Yet however any is bold (I speak in foolishness), I am bold also.

SMT

I speak according to dishonour, as that we were weak. And in what any dares, (I speak in rashness,) I dare also.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Corinthians 11:21

IspeakG3004VerbasconcerningG2596Preposition reproachG819Noun Feminine asG5613Adverb thoughG3754Conjunction weG2249hadbeenweakG770Verb HowbeitG1161Conjunction whereinsoeverG3739 anyG5100isboldG5111VerbIspeakG3004Verb foolishlyG877Noun FeminineIamboldG5111Verb alsoG2504Conjunction

Commentary for 2 Corinthians 11:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Corinthians 11:21

Summary

Paul claims equal boldness in facing adversity

Event

Paul asserts comparable courage

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD