2 Corinthians 11:31-1964 bbe — The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom be praise for ever, is witness that the things which I say are tru…

2 Corinthians 11:31-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom be praise for ever, is witness that the things which I say are true. In Damascus, the ruler under Aretas the king kept watch over the town of the people of Damascus, in order to take me: And being let down in a basket from the wall through a window, I got free from his hands.”

2 Corinthians 11:31-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 11, verses 31–1964.

2 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55–56.

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.

2 Corinthians explores themes including Ministry, Suffering, Comfort, Reconciliation, Generosity, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Corinthians 11:31-1964.

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2 Corinthians 11:31-1964 reads (BBE): “The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom be praise for ever, is witness that the things which I say are true. In Damascus, the ruler under Aretas the king kept watch over the town of the people of Damascus, in order to take me: And being let down in a basket from the wall through a window, I got free from his hands.” 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.