2 Corinthians 11:15
“Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.”
2 Corinthians 11:15 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers be transformed as the ministers of justice, whose end shall be according to their works.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- It is no great thing therefore if his ministers also fashion themselves as ministers of righteousness, whose end shall be according to their works.
- DARBYDarby
- It is no great thing therefore if his ministers also transform themselves as ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- It is no great thing therefore if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- no great thing, then, if also his ministrants do transform themselves as ministrants of righteousness ; whose end shall be according to their works.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- So it is no great thing if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness; their end will correspond to their deeds.
Context: 2 Corinthians 11
13For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
14And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
15Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.
16I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.
17That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.
About 2 Corinthians 11: The Suffering of Paul
Paul defends himself against false apostles and explains the sufferings he has endured for the sake of the gospel.
Commentary
2 Corinthians 11 is a chapter that speaks to the importance of Paul's authority as an apostle of Jesus Christ. Paul is defending his authority as an apostle, and he does so by comparing himself to the false apostles who were trying to undermine his authority. He points out that he has been more faithful and diligent in his service to the Lord than the false apostles, and that he has suffered more for the sake of the gospel. He also speaks of his own humility and willingness to serve, and his willingness to suffer for the sake of the gospel.