2 Corinthians 11:19 bbe — For you put up with the foolish gladly, being wise yourselves.

Bible in Basic English

"For you put up with the foolish gladly, being wise yourselves."

— 2 Corinthians 11:19, Bible in Basic English

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2 Corinthians 11 — Context

16

I say again, Let me not seem foolish to anyone; but if I do, put up with me as such, so that I may take a little glory to myself.

17

What I am now saying is not by the order of the Lord, but as a foolish person, taking credit to myself, as it seems.

18

Seeing that there are those who take credit to themselves after the flesh, I will do the same.

19

For you put up with the foolish gladly, being wise yourselves.

20

You put up with a man if he makes servants of you, if he makes profit out of you, if he makes you prisoners, if he puts himself in a high place, if he gives you blows on the face.

21

I say this by way of shaming ourselves, as if we had been feeble. But if anyone puts himself forward (I am talking like a foolish person), I will do the same.

22

Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they of Israel? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I.

2 Corinthians 11:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 11:19 say?
2 Corinthians 11:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For you put up with the foolish gladly, being wise yourselves.”
Where is 2 Corinthians 11:19 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 11:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 11, verse 19.
Who wrote 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.
What is the book of 2 Corinthians about?
Paul's most personal letter — a defense of his ministry against "false apostles" and a window into the suffering, comfort, weakness, and strength of a true servant of Christ. It contains some of the New Testament's most striking words on generosity, reconciliation, and the new creation.
What are the major themes of 2 Corinthians?
2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 11:19.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 11:19 in?
2 Corinthians 11:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Corinthians 11:19?
2 Corinthians 11:19 reads (BBE): “For you put up with the foolish gladly, being wise yourselves.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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