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in beatings, in imprisonments, in riots, in labors, in watchings, in fastings;
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The Tangible Cost of Ministry
Paul's list is not metaphorical but a catalog of real suffering. Commentators explain these were physical beatings ('stripes'), jailing ('imprisonments'), and mob violence ('tumults'). This demonstrates that authentic Christian service in a hostile world often involves enduring severe, tangible opposition. Paul's credibility was proven not by his comfort, but by his endurance.
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2 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In stripes. In this verse, Paul proceeds to specify what he had been called to endure. In the previous verse, he had spoken of his afflict…
In stripes (εν πληγαις). In blows, wounds (Luke 10:30; Luke 12:48; Acts 16:23,33). Our plague.<…
19th Century
Anglican
In stripes . . .—The list becomes more specific. “Stripes” we have seen at Philippi (Acts 16:23), and [Reference 2 Cor…
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Baptist
In much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fasting…
Paul proceeds to itemize his hardships (cf. 1 Corinthians 4:9–13; 2 Corinthians 4:8–9; 11:23– 29) as he seeks to commend an…
16th Century
Protestant
In tumults: In proportion to the calmness and gentleness of Paul’s disposition, the greater excellence was displayed in his standing undau…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In stripes As the Apostle Paul particularly was, who was thrice beaten with rods, and five times scourged by the Jew…
The gospel is a word of grace sounding in our ears. The gospel day is a day of salvation, the means of grace are the means of salvation, the offers…
13th Century
Catholic
Having commended the ministry of the apostleship, the Apostle now carries out this ministry for the benefit of his people. In this regard, he does …
