2 Corinthians 11:28 kjv
Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.
2 Corinthians 11:28 nkjv
besides the other things, what comes upon me daily: my deep concern for all the churches.
2 Corinthians 11:28 niv
Besides everything else, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches.
2 Corinthians 11:28 esv
And, apart from other things, there is the daily pressure on me of my anxiety for all the churches.
2 Corinthians 11:28 nlt
Then, besides all this, I have the daily burden of my concern for all the churches.
2 Corinthians 11 28 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Cor 11:28 | "...and my daily concern for all the churches." | Acts 20:18-31 (Paul's farewell to the Ephesian elders) |
| "...anxiety for all the churches." | Rom 8:22 (Groaning of creation awaiting redemption) | |
| "...deep solicitude for all the churches." | Phil 2:20 (Paul's commendation of Timothy's genuine concern) | |
| "...worry for all the churches." | Gal 1:6 (Warning against turning to a different gospel) | |
| "...distress for all the churches." | 1 Thess 3:1-2 (Paul sending Timothy to strengthen the Thessalonians) | |
| "...burden for all the churches." | Gal 5:10 (Confidence in the Lord's judgment) | |
| "...daily struggle for all the churches." | 2 Tim 2:3-7 (Endure hardships as a good soldier) | |
| "...care for all the churches." | 1 Cor 7:32-35 (Single vs. married life, focus on the Lord) | |
| "...concern for believers everywhere." | John 10:16 (One flock, one shepherd) | |
| "...pastoral care for the flock." | 1 Pet 5:2 (Shepherd God's flock willingly) | |
| "...ministry of reconciliation." | 2 Cor 5:18-20 (Ambassadors for Christ) | |
| "...debt of service to all." | Rom 1:14 (Indebted to both Greeks and barbarians) | |
| "...heavy heart for the lost." | Rom 9:2-3 (Paul's anguish for Israel) | |
| "...sorrow that was not worldly." | 2 Cor 7:10 (Godly sorrow leads to repentance) | |
| "...pain for the erring." | Gal 4:19 (Laboring until Christ is formed in them) | |
| "...prayers for believers." | Eph 3:14-19 (Paul's prayer for the Ephesians) | |
| "...work for the unity of the church." | Eph 4:1-6 (Unity of the Spirit) | |
| "...commitment to the truth." | 1 Tim 3:15 (Pillar and foundation of truth) | |
| "...divine enablement for service." | 2 Cor 3:5-6 (Qualified by God) | |
| "...trust in God's strength." | 2 Cor 12:9-10 (My grace is sufficient for you) |
2 Corinthians 11 verses
2 Corinthians 11 28 Meaning
This verse describes the immense pressure and constant worries that the Apostle Paul faced in his ministry, stemming from his deep concern for the well-being of all the churches he had established. His dedication to them was so profound that it created a tangible burden on him, akin to physical suffering.
2 Corinthians 11 28 Context
Second Corinthians chapter 11 finds Paul defending his apostleship against challenges from "super-apostles" who were undermining his authority in Corinth. He contrasts their boastfulness with his suffering and genuine service for Christ. In verse 28, Paul shifts from cataloging his external sufferings and dangers to describing his internal burdens and constant anxieties, which arise from his profound pastoral responsibility for the spiritual health and growth of the various churches he established. This verse is part of a section (11:23-28) where Paul highlights the severe hardships he endured for the sake of the Gospel, presenting these as credentials of his apostleship.
2 Corinthians 11 28 Word Analysis
- καὶ (kai): A conjunctive particle, meaning "and." It connects this phrase to the preceding list of sufferings, adding another layer to the apostles' burdens.
- ἡ (hē): The definite article, "the."
- ἀ