2 Corinthians 11:2 asv — For I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy: for I espoused you to one husband, that I might present you as a pure…

American Standard Version

"For I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy: for I espoused you to one husband, that I might present you as a pure virgin to Christ. "

— 2 Corinthians 11:2, American Standard Version

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2 Corinthians 11 — Context

1

Would that ye could bear with me in a little foolishness: but indeed ye do bear with me.

2

For I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy: for I espoused you to one husband, that I might present you as a pure virgin to Christ.

3

But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve in his craftiness, your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity and the purity that is toward Christ.

4

For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we did not preach, or if ye receive a different spirit, which ye did not receive, or a different gospel, which ye did not accept, ye do well to bear with him.

5

For I reckon that I am not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles.

2 Corinthians 11:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 11:2 say?
2 Corinthians 11:2 in the American Standard Version reads: “For I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy: for I espoused you to one husband, that I might present you as a pure virgin to Christ. ”
Where is 2 Corinthians 11:2 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 11:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 11, verse 2.
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 11:2.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 11:2 in?
2 Corinthians 11:2 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 11:2?
2 Corinthians 11:2 reads (ASV): “For I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy: for I espoused you to one husband, that I might present you as a pure virgin to Christ. ” 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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