Who is weak and i am not weak

Who is led astray, and I do not burn with anger? English Standard Version Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is made to fall, and I am not indignant? Berean Study Bible Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not burn with grief? Berean Literal Bible Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not burn inwardly? King James Bible Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is made to stumble, and I do not burn with indignation? New American Standard Bible Who is weak without my being weak?

Who is led into sin without my intense concern? NASB Who is weak without my being weak? Amplified Bible Who is weak, and I do not feel [his] weakness? Who is made to sin, and I am not on fire [with sorrow and concern]?

Christian Standard Bible Who is weak, and I am not weak? Verses It is the duty and practice of Christians to humble themselves, in obedience to the command and example of the Lord; yet prudence must direct in what it is needful to do things which we may do lawfully, even the speaking of what God has wrought for us, and in us, and by us. Doubtless here is reference to facts in which the character of the false apostles had been shown. It is astonishing to see how such men bring their followers into bondage, and how they take from them and insult them.

Verses The apostle gives an account of his labours and sufferings; not out of pride or vain-glory, but to the honour of God, who enabled him to do and suffer so much for the cause of Christ; and shows wherein he excelled the false apostles, who tried to lessen his character and usefulness.

It astonishes us to reflect on this account of his dangers, hardships, and sufferings, and to observe his patience, perseverance, diligence, cheerfulness, and usefulness, in the midst of all these trials. See what little reason we have to love the pomp and plenty of this world, when this blessed apostle felt so much hardship in it. Our utmost diligence and services appear unworthy of notice when compared with his, and our difficulties and trials scarcely can be perceived.

It may well lead us to inquire whether or not we really are followers of Christ. Here we may study patience, courage, and firm trust in God. Here we may learn to think less of ourselves; and we should ever strictly keep to truth, as in God's presence; and should refer all to his glory, as the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is blessed for evermore. Would to God --Translate as Greek, "I would that.

The Greek for "folly" here implies imprudence; the Greek for "foolishness" includes the idea of perversity and wickedness. But the Greek and the sense favor the translation, "But indeed I need not wish it, for ye do bear with me"; still I wish you to bear with me further, while I enter at large into self-commendations.

For I am jealous --The justification of his self-commendations lies in his zealous care lest they should fall from Christ, to whom he, as "the friend of the Bridegroom" John , has espoused them; in order to lead them back from the false apostles to Christ, he is obliged to boast as an apostle of Christ, in a way which, but for the motive, would be "folly.

A jealousy which has God's honor at heart 1 Kings What Paul here says he desires to do, namely, "present" the Church as "a chaste virgin" to Christ, Christ Himself is said to do in the fuller sense. Whatever ministers do effectively, is really done by Christ Ephesians The espousals are going on now. He does not say "chaste virgins"; for not individual members, but the whole body of believers conjointly constitute the Bride. I fear -- 2 Corinthians ; not inconsistent with love. His source of fear was their yielding character.

Where Eve first gave way, was in mentally harboring for a moment the possibility insinuated by the serpent, of GOD not having her truest interests at heart, and of this "other" professing friend being more concerned for her than God. The same Greek stands for "minds" as for "thoughts" 2 Corinthians , also oldest manuscripts after "simplicity," add, "and the purity" or "chastity. However, if it were possible, ye might then bear with them there can be no new Gospel; there is but the one which I first preached; therefore it ought not to be "borne" by you, that the false teachers should attempt to supersede me.

Jesus --the "Jesus" of Gospel history. He therefore does not say "Christ," which refers to the office. Yet ye not only "bear with" them, but prefer them. I was not -- Greek, "That I have not been, and am not. Rather, "those overmuch apostles," those surpassers of the apostles in their own esteem. This sense is proved by the fact that the context contains no comparison between him and the apostles, but only between him and the false teachers; 2 Corinthians also alludes to these, and not to the apostles; compare also the parallel phrase, "false apostles" [ALFORD].

He had not by reserve kept back his "knowledge" in divine mysteries from them 2 Corinthians , , Acts Acts But the Greek in Philippians , "In each thing and in all things," sanctions English Version, which gives a clearer sense. Have I --literally, "OR have I? I robbed --that is, took from them in order to spare you more than what was their fair share of contribution to my maintenance, for example, the Philippian Church Philippians Philippians Compare Philippians Philippians , which refers to donations received from the Philippians who were in Macedonia at two distinct periods "once and again" , one at Thessalonica, the other after his departure from Macedonia, that is, when he came into Achaia to Corinth from the church in which city he would receive no help ; and this "in the beginning of the Gospel," that is, at its first preaching in these parts.

Thus all three, the two Epistles and history, mutually, and no doubt undesignedly, coincide; a sure test of genuineness. Romans Love is often offended at its favors being not accepted, as though the party to whom they are offered wished to be under no obligation to the offerer. I will do --I will continue to decline help. It cannot mean that the false teachers taught gratuitously even as Paul compare 2 Corinthians , 1 Corinthians I say again --again taking up from 2 Corinthians the anticipatory apology for his boasting.

The Greek denotes one who does not rightly use his mental powers; not having the idea of blame necessarily attached to it; one deceived by foolish vanities, yet boasting himself [TITTMANN], 2 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Therefore this passage gives no proof that any portion of Scripture is uninspired. It merely guards against his boasting being made a justification of boasting in general, which is not ordinarily "after the Lord," that is, consistent with Christian humility. I will glory also --that is, I also will boast of such fleshly advantages, to show you that even in these I am not their inferiors, and therefore ought not to be supplanted by them in your esteem; though these are not what I desire to glory in 2 Corinthians A plea why they should "bear with" 2 Corinthians him in his folly, that is, boasting; ye are, in sooth, so "wise" 1 Corinthians 1 Corinthians ; Paul's real view of their wisdom was very different, 1 Corinthians yourselves that ye can "bear with" the folly of others more complacently.

Not only can ye do so, but ye are actually doing this and more. For --Ye may well "bear with" fools; for ye even "bear with" oppressors.

Translate, "Ye bear with them. No matter what I face I have this assurance that Christ is my strength! I need not fear or stress over my weaknesses because when I am weak He is strong and will uphold me and sustain me.

I can stand on that truth today. Thank you so much for sharing the word of Hod with us. I love the way you explain it too. I need to quote this word out loud in my hand in a season of back injury because I know now that I will come out strong. Internet Positive benefits!

Certainly it is not our power, but we can be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might!!! And we understand that wr are not strong in our might, nor our power, but by His Spirit, Amen.

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