Today's autobiographical note from Paul is a little ambiguous. He, in 2nd Corinthians 11:27, tells us that he was "in watchings often." The Greek text, "en agrupnia pollakis." The noun "agrupnia" is a blended word. The first letter, the "a" … [Continue reading]
PAUL’S HARDSHIPS, PAINFULNESS
In 2nd Corinthians 11:27 Paul the Apostle tells us that he experienced times of "painfulness," apparently fairly often, as a result of his serving the Lord. Here's the whole verse, short as it may be: "In weariness and PAINFULNESS, in watchings … [Continue reading]
PAUL’S HARDSHIPS, WEARINESS
A critic might say (many have, in fact) that Paul was carrying things to an extreme! Going "on and on" about all his troubles! But he is using thIS list (2 Corinthians 11:22-31) for several purposes: First, to show the Corinthians how much … [Continue reading]
PAUL’S HARDSHIPS, AMONG FALSE BRETHREN!
The Greek noun "pseudos" means "that which is unreal." Thus, "something false." And Paul uses this term in 2nd Corinthians 11:26, describing his perilous life, faithfully serving the Lord. Paul sort of "coins" a word in so doing, "pseudadelphos." … [Continue reading]
PAUL’S HARDSHIPS, IN THE SEA
This is the third time Paul has mentioned some "seafaring" experience, in his relatively short (biographical) "Hardship List!" Here they are: He was three times involved in "shipwrecks!" Then later ... he was "a night and a day in the deep," … [Continue reading]
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