King James Version
2 Corinthians 11:29 in the King James Version says “Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not?” — study this verse from 2 Corinthians chapter 11 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not?”
2 Corinthians 11:29 · KJV
In weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.
Beside those things that are without, that which cometh upon me daily, the care of all the churches.
Who is weak, and I am not weak? who is offended, and I burn not?
If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.
The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not.
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“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“is offended”
G4624to entrap, i.e., trip up (figuratively, stumble (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“burn”
G4448to kindle, i.e., (passively) to be ignited, glow (literally), be refined (by implication), or (figuratively) to be inflamed (with anger, grief, lust)
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