2 Corinthians 11:32

2 Corinthians 11:33 net — but I was let down in a rope-basket through a window in the city wall, and escaped his hands.

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"but I was let down in a rope-basket through a window in the city wall, and escaped his hands."

— 2 Corinthians 11:33, NET Bible

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KJV
“And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands. ”
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ASV
“and through a window was I let down in a basket by the wall, and escaped his hands. ”
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WEB
“Through a window I was let down in a basket by the wall, and escaped his hands.”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
DRB
“And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall: and so escaped his hands. ”
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BBE
“And being let down in a basket from the wall through a window, I got free from his hands.”
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KJVA
“And through a window in a basket was I let down by the wall, and escaped his hands. ”
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2 Corinthians 11 — Context

If I must boast, I will boast about the things that show my weakness.

The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is blessed forever, knows I am not lying.

In Damascus, the governor under King Aretas was guarding the city of Damascus in order to arrest me,

but I was let down in a rope-basket through a window in the city wall, and escaped his hands.

2 Corinthians 11:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 11:33 say?

2 Corinthians 11:33 in the NET Bible reads: “but I was let down in a rope-basket through a window in the city wall, and escaped his hands.”

Where is 2 Corinthians 11:33 in the Bible?

2 Corinthians 11:33 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 11, verse 33.

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 11:33.

What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 11:33 in?

2 Corinthians 11:33 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 11:33?

2 Corinthians 11:33 reads (NET): “but I was let down in a rope-basket through a window in the city wall, and escaped 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.

2 Corinthians 11:33 net — but I was let down in a rope-basket through a window in the city wall, and escaped his hands.

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