2 Corinthians 11:23

Chinese (Simplified) Contemporary Bible (CCB Bible) (圣经当代译本修订版)

他们自称是基督的仆人，我说句狂话，我更是！我比他们更辛苦，坐牢更多，身受更重的鞭打，经常出生入死。

这是什么意思？

In this verse, Paul is comparing himself to other ministers and saying that he has faced more hardships in his work for Christ than they have. He talks about the labor, beatings, imprisonments, and death threats he endured.

儿童解释

Imagine you're playing a game where everyone tries to do the hardest tasks. Paul is like a kid who says, 'I've done even harder things than anyone else! I've worked really hard, got in trouble lots of times, and almost lost my life doing what's right.'

历史背景

This verse comes from the letter that Paul wrote to the church in Corinth around AD 53-57. He was addressing false teachers who were undermining his authority by claiming they had more credentials than he did.

今日应用

In today’s world, this can apply to a worker in a non-profit organization facing numerous challenges but staying committed to their mission. Like Paul, they might be dealing with difficult tasks, criticism, and even personal risk for the sake of their cause.

主题

• perseverance
• hardship
• ministry
• faithfulness
• martyrdom
• challenges

相关经文

• 2 Timothy 3:12
• Acts 9:26-28
• Philippians 1:29-30
• Jeremiah 20:1-6
• Hebrews 12:4

常见问题

Why does Paul compare himself with other ministers?

Paul is defending his ministry against accusations from false teachers who claimed to have more credentials. By highlighting the hardships he faced, Paul affirms his credibility and commitment.

What kind of 'stripes' did Paul experience?

The term 'stripes' refers to the physical punishment by whipping that Paul endured multiple times for preaching the gospel.

How many times was Paul in prison?

Paul explicitly mentions being imprisoned more frequently than others, but the exact number of imprisonments is not specified. He suffered several imprisonments throughout his ministry.

What does 'in deaths oft' mean?

'In deaths oft' means Paul faced many situations where death was a real possibility. This includes dangers from both external threats and internal conflicts within the communities he served.