Tag Archives: 2 Corinthians 11

the basket incident revisited

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2212 2 Corinthians 11:29-33 2Co 11:29  Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is deceived into sinning, and I do not get emotionally disturbed?2Co 11:30  If I must brag, I will brag of the things … Continue reading →

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driven to danger

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2211 2 Corinthians 11:26-28 2Co 11:26  often away on trips, facing dangers from rivers, dangers of robbers, dangers from my own race, danger from Gentiles, dangers in the city, dangers in the desert, dangers at sea, dangers … Continue reading →

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madman math

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2210 2 Corinthians 11:22-25 2Co 11:22  Are they Hebrews? Me too. Are they Israelites? Me too. Are they descendants of Abraham? Me too. 2Co 11:23  Are they servants of Christ? — I am talking like a madman–I … Continue reading →

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the strong and the stupid

Posted on November 23, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2209 2 Corinthians 11:19-21 2Co 11:19  Because you gladly put up with stupid people, although you are supposed to be wise.2Co 11:20  Because you put up with it if someone enslaves you, or devours you, or takes … Continue reading →

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sometimes stupid

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2208 2 Corinthians 11:16-18 2Co 11:16  I am talking again. No one should think I am stupid. But even if you do, accept me as a stupid person, so that I too may brag a little.2Co 11:17  … Continue reading →

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false missionaries

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2207 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 2Co 11:13  Because these false missionaries, deceitful workers, are disguising themselves as missionaries from Christ.2Co 11:14  And that does not surprize me, because even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light.2Co 11:15  … Continue reading →

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stewardship and strategy

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2206 2 Corinthians 11:7-12 2Co 11:7 Or did I commit a sin in lowering myself so that you might be lifted up, because I preached God’s gospel to you for nothing? 2Co 11:8  I robbed other churches … Continue reading →

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not an idiot

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2206 2 Corinthians 11:4-6 2Co 11:4  Because if someone comes and announces another Jesus than the one we announced, or if you receive a different spirit from the one you received, or if you accept a different … Continue reading →

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different or dangerous?

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

devotional post # 2204 2 Corinthians 11:1-3 2Co 11:1  I wish you would put up with me as I display a little nonsense. Do put up with me!2Co 11:2  Because I am jealous with God’s jealousy for you, since I … Continue reading →

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proof of commitment

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

2 Corinthians 10:13-12:13.  Paul’s opponents in Corinth probably boasted that they were more committed to Christ and the churches than Paul was.  After all, he was only a part-time itinerant missionary, but they demonstrated their commitment by staying among the … Continue reading →

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