2 Corinthians 11:22
“Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I.”
2 Corinthians 11:22 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- They are Hebrews: so am I. They are Israelites: so am I. They are the seed of Abraham: so am I.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I.
- DARBYDarby
- Are they Hebrews? I also. Are they Israelites? I also. Are they seed of Abraham? I also.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? So am I.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Hebrews are they? I also! Israelites are they? I also! seed of Abraham are they? I also!
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they descendants of Abraham? So am I.
Context: 2 Corinthians 11
20For ye suffer, if a man bring you into bondage, if a man devour you, if a man take of you, if a man exalt himself, if a man smite you on the face.
21I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also.
22Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I.
23Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.
24Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one.
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.