2 Corinthians 11:28 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And that's not even counting all the external stuff, every single day I'm carrying the weight of caring for all these churches.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Paul was basically the spiritual dad worrying about all his church kids 24/7.

📚 Historical Context

In the historical context, Paul is writing his second letter to the Corinthians during a period of intense opposition from false apostles who were undermining his authority and gospel message. He defends his apostleship by cataloging the various hardships he has faced, including physical dangers and daily pressures, to show his genuine commitment to Christ. Additionally, in this verse, Paul highlights the ongoing burden of pastoral care for the churches he established, which added to his trials as he worried about their spiritual health and unity.

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