2 Corinthians 11:25 net — Three times I was beaten with a rod. Once I received a stoning. Three times I suffered shipwreck. A night and a day I s…

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"Three times I was beaten with a rod. Once I received a stoning. Three times I suffered shipwreck. A night and a day I spent adrift in the open sea."

— 2 Corinthians 11:25, NET Bible

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2 Corinthians 11 — Context

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Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they descendants of Abraham? So am I.

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Are they servants of Christ?(I am talking like I am out of my mind!) I am even more so: with much greater labors, with far more imprisonments, with more severe beatings, facing death many times.

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Five times I received from the Jews forty lashes less one.

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Three times I was beaten with a rod. Once I received a stoning. Three times I suffered shipwreck. A night and a day I spent adrift in the open sea.

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I have been on journeys many times, in dangers from rivers, in dangers from robbers, in dangers from my own countrymen, in dangers from Gentiles, in dangers in the city, in dangers in the wilderness, in dangers at sea, in dangers from false brothers,

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in hard work and toil, through many sleepless nights, in hunger and thirst, many times without food, in cold and without enough clothing.

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Apart from other things, there is the daily pressure on me of my anxious concern for all the churches.

2 Corinthians 11:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Corinthians 11:25 say?
2 Corinthians 11:25 in the NET Bible reads: “Three times I was beaten with a rod. Once I received a stoning. Three times I suffered shipwreck. A night and a day I spent adrift in the open sea.”
Where is 2 Corinthians 11:25 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 11:25 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 11, verse 25.
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 11:25.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 11:25 in?
2 Corinthians 11:25 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 11:25?
2 Corinthians 11:25 reads (NET): “Three times I was beaten with a rod. Once I received a stoning. Three times I suffered shipwreck. A night and a day I spent adrift in the open sea.” 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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