2 Corinthians 11:4 bbe — For if anyone comes preaching another Jesus from the one whose preachers we are, or if you have got a different spirit,…

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"For if anyone comes preaching another Jesus from the one whose preachers we are, or if you have got a different spirit, or a different sort of good news from those which came to you, how well you put up with these things."

— 2 Corinthians 11:4, Bible in Basic English

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    “For if he who comes preaches another Jesus, whom we did not preach, or if you receive a different spirit, which you did not receive, or a different "good news", which you did not accept, you put up with that well enough.”

2 Corinthians 11 — Context

1

Put up with me if I am a little foolish: but, truly, you do put up with me.

2

For I have a very great care for you: because you have been married by me to one husband, and it is my desire to give you completely holy to Christ.

3

But I have a fear, that in some way, as Eve was tricked by the deceit of the snake, your minds may be turned away from their simple and holy love for Christ.

4

For if anyone comes preaching another Jesus from the one whose preachers we are, or if you have got a different spirit, or a different sort of good news from those which came to you, how well you put up with these things.

5

For in my opinion, I am in no way less than the most important of the Apostles.

6

But though I am rough in my way of talking, I am not so in knowledge, as we have made clear to all by our acts among you.

7

Or did I do wrong in making myself low so that you might be lifted up, because I gave you the good news of God without reward?

2 Corinthians 11:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Corinthians 11:4 say?
2 Corinthians 11:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For if anyone comes preaching another Jesus from the one whose preachers we are, or if you have got a different spirit, or a different sort of good news from those which came to you, how well you put up with these things.”
Where is 2 Corinthians 11:4 in the Bible?
2 Corinthians 11:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Corinthians, chapter 11, verse 4.
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 11:4.
What translation should I read 2 Corinthians 11:4 in?
2 Corinthians 11:4 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 11:4?
2 Corinthians 11:4 reads (BBE): “For if anyone comes preaching another Jesus from the one whose preachers we are, or if you have got a different spirit, or a different sort of good news from those which came to you, how well you put up with these things.” 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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