2 Corinthians 11:1
American King James Would to God you could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me.
American Standard Version Would that ye could bear with me in a little foolishness: but indeed ye do bear with me.
King James Would to God ye could bear with me a little in my folly: and indeed bear with me.
World English Bible I wish that you would bear with me in a little foolishness, but indeed you do bear with me.
2 Corinthians 11:2
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible For I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you in marriage to one husband, that I might present you as a pure virgin to Christ.
2 Corinthians 11:3
American King James But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtlety, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
American Standard Version But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve in his craftiness, your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity and the purity that is toward Christ.
King James But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
World English Bible But I am afraid that somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve in his craftiness, so your minds might be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
2 Corinthians 11:4
American King James For if he that comes preaches another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if you receive another spirit, which you have not received, or another gospel, which you have not accepted, you might well bear with him.
American Standard Version For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we did not preach, or `if' ye receive a different spirit, which ye did not receive, or a different gospel, which ye did not accept, ye do well to bear with `him'.
King James For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.
World English Bible For if he who comes preaches another Jesus whom we didn’t preach, or if you receive a different spirit which you didn’t receive, or a different “good news” which you didn’t accept, you put up with that well enough.
2 Corinthians 11:5
American King James For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very most chief apostles.
American Standard Version For I reckon that I am not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles.
King James For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles.
World English Bible For I reckon that I am not at all behind the very best apostles.
2 Corinthians 11:6
American King James But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been thoroughly made manifest among you in all things.
American Standard Version But though `I be' rude in speech, yet `am I' not in knowledge; nay, in every way have we made `this' manifest unto you in all things.
King James But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been throughly made manifest among you in all things.
World English Bible But though I am unskilled in speech, yet I am not unskilled in knowledge. No, in every way we have been revealed to you in all things.
2 Corinthians 11:7
American King James Have I committed an offense in abasing myself that you might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely?
American Standard Version Or did I commit a sin in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I preached to you the gospel of God for nought?
King James Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely?
World English Bible Or did I commit a sin in humbling myself that you might be exalted, because I preached to you God’s Good News free of charge?
2 Corinthians 11:8
American King James I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service.
American Standard Version I robbed other churches, taking wages `of them' that I might minister unto you;
King James I robbed other churches, taking wages of them, to do you service.
World English Bible I robbed other assemblies, taking wages from them that I might serve you.
2 Corinthians 11:9
American King James And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brothers which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome to you, and so will I keep myself.
American Standard Version and when I was present with you and was in want, I was not a burden on any man; for the brethren, when they came from Macedonia, supplied the measure of my want; and in everything I kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and `so' will I keep `myself'.
King James And when I was present with you, and wanted, I was chargeable to no man: for that which was lacking to me the brethren which came from Macedonia supplied: and in all things I have kept myself from being burdensome unto you, and so will I keep myself.
World English Bible When I was present with you and was in need, I wasn’t a burden on anyone, for the brothers, when they came from Macedonia, supplied the measure of my need. In everything I kept myself from being burdensome to you, and I will continue to do so.
2 Corinthians 11:10
American King James As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.
American Standard Version As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this glorying in the regions of Achaia.
King James As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.
World English Bible As the truth of Christ is in me, no one will stop me from this boasting in the regions of Achaia.
2 Corinthians 11:11
American King James Why? because I love you not? God knows.
American Standard Version Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth.
King James Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth.
World English Bible Why? Because I don’t love you? God knows.
2 Corinthians 11:12
American King James But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.
American Standard Version But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them that desire an occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.
King James But what I do, that I will do, that I may cut off occasion from them which desire occasion; that wherein they glory, they may be found even as we.
World English Bible But what I do, that I will continue to do, that I may cut off opportunity from those who desire an opportunity, that in which they boast, they may be recognized just like us.
2 Corinthians 11:13
American King James For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
American Standard Version For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, fashioning themselves into apostles of Christ.
King James For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
World English Bible For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as Christ’s apostles.
2 Corinthians 11:14
American King James And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
American Standard Version And no marvel; for even Satan fashioneth himself into an angel of light.
King James And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
World English Bible And no wonder, for even Satan masquerades as an angel of light.
2 Corinthians 11:15
American King James 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.
American 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.
King James 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.
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.
2 Corinthians 11:16
American King James I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.
American Standard Version I say again, let no man think me foolish; but if `ye do', yet as foolish receive me, that I also may glory a little.
King James I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.
World English Bible I say again, let no one think me foolish. But if so, yet receive me as foolish, that I also may boast a little.
2 Corinthians 11:17
American King James That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.
American Standard Version That which I speak, I speak not after the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of glorying.
King James That which I speak, I speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this confidence of boasting.
World English Bible That which I speak, I don’t speak according to the Lord, but as in foolishness, in this confidence of boasting.
2 Corinthians 11:18
American King James Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.
American Standard Version Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.
King James Seeing that many glory after the flesh, I will glory also.
World English Bible Seeing that many boast after the flesh, I will also boast.
2 Corinthians 11:19
American King James For you suffer fools gladly, seeing you yourselves are wise.
American Standard Version For ye bear with the foolish gladly, being wise `yourselves'.
King James For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise.
World English Bible For you bear with the foolish gladly, being wise.
2 Corinthians 11:20
American King James For you 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.
American Standard Version For ye bear with a man, if he bringeth you into bondage, if he devoureth you, if he taketh you `captive', if he exalteth himself, if he smiteth you on the face.
King James For 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.
World English Bible For you bear with a man if he brings you into bondage, if he devours you, if he takes you captive, if he exalts himself, or if he strikes you on the face.
2 Corinthians 11:21
American King James I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. However, when ever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also.
American Standard Version 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.
King James I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also.
World English Bible To my shame, I speak as though we had been weak. Yet in whatever way anyone is bold (I speak in foolishness), I am bold also.
2 Corinthians 11:22
American King James Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I.
American Standard Version Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I.
King James Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I.
World English Bible Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they the offspring of Abraham? So am I.
2 Corinthians 11:23
American King James Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labors more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft.
American Standard Version Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as one beside himself) I more; in labors more abundantly, in prisons more abundantly, in stripes above measure, in deaths oft.
King James Are 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.
World English Bible Are they servants of Christ? (I speak as one beside himself.) I am more so: in labors more abundantly, in prisons more abundantly, in stripes above measure, and in deaths often.
2 Corinthians 11:24
American King James Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one.
American Standard Version Of the Jews five times received I forty `stripes' save one.
King James Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one.
World English Bible Five times I received forty stripes minus one from the Jews.
2 Corinthians 11:25
American King James Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep;
American Standard Version Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day have I been in the deep;
King James Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep;
World English Bible Three times I was beaten with rods. Once I was stoned. Three times I suffered shipwreck. I have been a night and a day in the deep.
2 Corinthians 11:26
American King James In journeys often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by my own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brothers;
American Standard Version `in' journeyings often, `in' perils of rivers, `in' perils of robbers, `in' perils from `my' countrymen, `in' perils from the Gentiles, `in' perils in the city, `in' perils in the wilderness, `in' perils in the sea, `in' perils among false brethren;
King James In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren;
World English Bible I have been in travels often, perils of rivers, perils of robbers, perils from my countrymen, perils from the Gentiles, perils in the city, perils in the wilderness, perils in the sea, perils among false brothers;
2 Corinthians 11:27
American King James In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.
American Standard Version `in' labor and travail, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.
King James In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.
World English Bible in labor and travail, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, and in cold and nakedness.
2 Corinthians 11:28
American King James Beside those things that are without, that which comes on me daily, the care of all the churches.
American Standard Version Besides those things that are without, there is that which presseth upon me daily, anxiety for all the churches.
King James Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.
World English Bible Besides those things that are outside, there is that which presses on me daily: anxiety for all the assemblies.
2 Corinthians 11:29
American King James Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not?
American Standard Version Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is caused to stumble, and I burn not?
King James Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not?
World English Bible Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is caused to stumble, and I don’t burn with indignation?
2 Corinthians 11:30
American King James If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern my infirmities.
American Standard Version If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things that concern my weakness.
King James If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.
World English Bible If I must boast, I will boast of the things that concern my weakness.
2 Corinthians 11:31
American King James The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for ever more, knows that I lie not.
American Standard Version The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed for evermore knoweth that I lie not.
King James The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not.
World English Bible The God and Father of the Lord Jesus Christ, he who is blessed forever more, knows that I don’t lie.
2 Corinthians 11:32
American King James In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me:
American Standard Version In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king guarded the city of the Damascenes in order to take me:
King James In Damascus the governor under Aretas the king kept the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me:
World English Bible In Damascus the governor under King Aretas guarded the Damascenes’ city, desiring to arrest me.
2 Corinthians 11:33
American King James And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands.
American Standard Version and through a window was I let down in a basket by the wall, and escaped his hands.
King James And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands.
World English Bible I was let down in a basket through a window by the wall, and escaped his hands.