2 Corinthians 11:26

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2 Corinthians 11:26 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

In my frequent journeys, I have been in danger from rivers and from bandits, in danger from my countrymen and from the Gentiles, in danger in the city and in the country, in danger on the sea and among false brothers,

King James Version KJV

In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren;

American Standard Version ASV

in journeyings often, in perils of rivers, in perils of robbers, in perils from my countrymen, in perils from the Gentiles, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren;

Bible in Basic English BBE

In frequent travels, in dangers on rivers, in dangers from outlaws, in dangers from my countrymen, in dangers from the Gentiles, in dangers in the town, in dangers in the waste land, in dangers at sea, in dangers among false brothers;

Free Bible Version FBV

During my many journeys I have faced the dangers of crossing rivers, robber gangs, attacks from my own countrymen, as well as from foreigners. I have faced danger in cities, in the deserts, and on the sea. I have faced the danger of people who pretend to be Christians.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

In iourneying I was often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils of mine owne nation, in perils among the Gentiles, in perils in the citie, in perils in wildernes, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

journeyings many times, perils of rivers, perils of robbers, perils from kindred, perils from nations, perils in city, perils in wilderness, perils in sea, perils among false brethren;

World English Bible WEB

I have been in travels often, perils of rivers, perils of robbers, perils from my countrymen, perils from the Gentiles, perils in the city, perils in the wilderness, perils in the sea, perils among false brothers;

Noah Webster Bible WBS

In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by my own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren;

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

In journeying often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils from my own nation, in perils from the Gentiles, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils from false brethren.

Translation for Translators T4T

As I have often traveled to other places, I have often risked losing my life. For example, sometimes I have been in danger crossing rivers. I have been in danger traveling in places where there were bandits. At times I have been in danger among people of my own nation, the Jews, and at other times I been in danger among those who are not Jews. I have been in danger in cities, and I have been in dangerous situations in barren areas. I have been in dangerous situations when I was traveling in ships. I have been in danger among people who falsely claim to be fellow believers.

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2 Corinthians 11:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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GRK οδοιποριαις πολλακις κινδυνοις ποταμων κινδυνοις ληστων κινδυνοις εκ γενους κινδυνοις εξ εθνων κινδυνοις εν πολει κινδυνοις εν ερημια κινδυνοις εν θαλασση κινδυνοις εν ψευδαδελφοις

οδοιποριαις hodoiporia G3597 journey Noun-DPF

πολλακις pollakis G4178 often Adv

κινδυνοις kindunos G2794 danger Noun-DPM

ποταμων potamos G4215 river Noun-GPM

κινδυνοις kindunos G2794 danger Noun-DPM

ληστων lēstēs G3027 robber/rebel Noun-GPM

κινδυνοις kindunos G2794 danger Noun-DPM

εκ ek G1537 out from Prep

γενους genos G1085 family: descendant Noun-GSN

κινδυνοις kindunos G2794 danger Noun-DPM

εξ ek G1537 out from Prep

εθνων ethnos G1484 Gentiles Noun-GPN

κινδυνοις kindunos G2794 danger Noun-DPM

εν en G1722 in/on/among Prep

πολει polis G4172 city Noun-DSF

κινδυνοις kindunos G2794 danger Noun-DPM

εν en G1722 in/on/among Prep

ερημια erēmia G2047 desert Noun-DSF

κινδυνοις kindunos G2794 danger Noun-DPM

εν en G1722 in/on/among Prep

θαλασση thalassa G2281 sea Noun-DSF

κινδυνοις kindunos G2794 danger Noun-DPM

εν en G1722 in/on/among Prep

ψευδαδελφοις pseudadelphos G5569 false brother Noun-DPM

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Greek Word Reference — 2 Corinthians 11:26

οδοιποριαις hodoiporia G3597 "journey" Noun-DPF

The Greek word for journey or travel, used in John 4:6 and 2 Corinthians 11:26 to describe a trip or voyage. It refers to the act of traveling from one place to another.

Definition: ὁδοιπορία, -ας, ἡ (see supr.), [in LXX : Wis.13:18 18:3 19:5, 1Ma.6:41 * ;] a journey. Jhn.4:6, 2Co.11:26.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 2 NT verses. KJV: journey(-ing) See also: 2 Corinthians 11:26; John 4:6.

πολλακις pollakis G4178 "often" Adv

Often means many times or frequently, as seen in Matthew 17:15. This word is used to describe an action that happens repeatedly. It is used to emphasize the frequency of an event or action.

Definition: πολλάκις adv. (πολύς), often: Mat.17:15, al (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 16 NT verses. KJV: oft(-en, -entimes, -times) See also: 2 Corinthians 8:22; Hebrews 9:26; Hebrews 6:7.

κινδυνοις kindunos G2794 "danger" Noun-DPM

Danger refers to a situation that poses a threat or risk, as seen in Romans 8:35 and 2 Corinthians 11:26. It can be a physical or emotional hazard.

Definition: κίνδυνος, -ου, ὁ [in LXX: Psa.116:3 (מֵצַר), Sir.3:26, al. ;] danger, peril: Rom.8:35; pl., 2Co.11:26.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 2 NT verses. KJV: peril See also: 2 Corinthians 11:26; Romans 8:35.

ποταμων potamos G4215 "river" Noun-GPM

This word means a river or stream of running water, as in Matthew 3:5 and Revelation 8:10. It can also symbolize a large amount of water, like a flood.

Definition: ποταμός, -οῦ, ὁ [in LXX chiefly for נָהָר, יְאֹר ;] a river, stream, torrent: Mat.3:5 7:25, 27, Mrk.1:1-45 :, Luk.6:48-49, Act.16:13, 2Co.11:26, Rev.8:10 9:14 12:15-16 16:4, 12 21:1-2. Fig., pl., π. ὕδατος ζῶντος, Jhn.7:38.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 16 NT verses. KJV: flood, river, stream, water See also: 2 Corinthians 11:26; Revelation 8:10; Revelation 9:14.

κινδυνοις kindunos G2794 "danger" Noun-DPM

Danger refers to a situation that poses a threat or risk, as seen in Romans 8:35 and 2 Corinthians 11:26. It can be a physical or emotional hazard.

Definition: κίνδυνος, -ου, ὁ [in LXX: Psa.116:3 (מֵצַר), Sir.3:26, al. ;] danger, peril: Rom.8:35; pl., 2Co.11:26.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 2 NT verses. KJV: peril See also: 2 Corinthians 11:26; Romans 8:35.

ληστων lēstēs G3027 "robber/rebel" Noun-GPM

A robber or rebel is someone who takes things by force, as seen in Matthew 21:13 and 26:55. This word is also used to describe the thieves crucified with Jesus, highlighting the contrast between their actions and Jesus' innocence.

Definition: λῃστής, -οῦ, ὁ (Ep. ληίς = λεία, booty), [in LXX for גְּדוּד, etc. ;] a robber, brigand: Mat.21:13 (LXX) Mat.26:55 27:38, 44, Mrk.11:17 14:48 15:27, Luk.10:30, 36 19:46 22:52, Jhn.10:1, 8 18:40, 2Co.11:26.† SYN.: κλέπτης, q.v (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 15 NT verses. KJV: robber, thief See also: 2 Corinthians 11:26; Luke 22:52; Matthew 27:44.

κινδυνοις kindunos G2794 "danger" Noun-DPM

Danger refers to a situation that poses a threat or risk, as seen in Romans 8:35 and 2 Corinthians 11:26. It can be a physical or emotional hazard.

Definition: κίνδυνος, -ου, ὁ [in LXX: Psa.116:3 (מֵצַר), Sir.3:26, al. ;] danger, peril: Rom.8:35; pl., 2Co.11:26.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 2 NT verses. KJV: peril See also: 2 Corinthians 11:26; Romans 8:35.

εκ ek G1537 "out from" Prep

The preposition 'out from' shows movement or origin, like in John 6:31 and Acts 9:3. It helps us understand where people or things come from or are going.

Definition: ἐκ (ἐξ), prep. with genitive, from out of, from (see Addendum, p. 492).This entry is included here, but in the print version the entry is found on p. 492. ἐκ, before a vowel ἐξ, prep. with genitive, of motion outwards, separation from (opposite to εἰς; = Lat. e, ex), from out of, from among, from. __I. Of Place, __1. of motion, out of, forth from, off from: Jhn.6:31, Act.9:3, Gal.1:8, al.; esp. after verbs of motion, Mat.8:28 17:9, Mrk.1:25 7:28, Jhn.1:33 20:1, Act.12:7, 17 27:30, al.; constr. praeg., σώζειν (διας) ἐκ, Ju 5, Act.28:4. Metaphorical, Mat.7:4, 5, 1Pe.2:9; ἐκ τ. χειρός (-ῶν), before genitive of person(s), Luk.1:74, Jhn.10:28, 29, 39, Act.12:4 24:7, Rev.19:2; πίνειν (which see) ἐκ; of the place from which an action proceeds, Luk.5:3 (cf. 12:36, Jhn.13:4, 2Co.2:4). __2. Of change from one place or condition to another: Jhn.8:42, Rom.6:13 13:11, Rev.7:14, al.; with ellips. of verb of motion, 2Ti.2:26, 2Pe.2:21, Rev.2:21, al. __3. Of separation or distinction from a number, before collective or pl. nouns: Mat.13:47, 49, Jhn.12:1, Act.3:15, 1Pe.1:3, al.; after εἷς, Mat.10:29 Luk.17:15, al.; οὐδείς, Jhn.7:19, al.; πολλοί, Jhn.11:19, al.; τις, Luk.11:15, al.; τίς, Mat.6:27, al.; in partitive phrase as subject of sentence, Jhn.16:17; Hebraistically, ἐκ μέσου before genitive, = ἐκ (Heb. מִתּוֹךְ), Mat.13:49, al. __4. Of position or direction (so in cl. = ἔξω): ἐκ δεξιῶν (see: δεξιός); ἐξ ἐναντίας, Mrk.15:39 (metaphorically, Tit.2:8); ἐκ ῥιζῶν (i.e., utterly), Mat.11:20. __II. Of Time, __1. of the point of time from which, from, since: ἐκ γενετῆς, Jhn.9:1, cf. Mrk.10:20, Luk.23:8, Act.24:10, al. __2. Of succession in time: ἐκ δευτέρου, a second time, Mrk.14:72, al., cf. Mat.26:44; ἡμέραν ἐξ ἡμέρας, from day to day, 2Pe.2:8. __III. Of Origin, __1. of nativity, lineage, race: κοίτην (ἐν γαστρί) ἔχειν, Rom.9:10, Mat.1:18; γεννᾶν ἐκ, Mat.1:3ff.; γεννᾶσθαι (γίνεσθαι) ἐκ, Jhn.3:6 8:41, Gal.4:4; ἐκ πνεύματος (θεοῦ), Jhn.1:13 3:5ff., al. ἔρχεσθαι, εἶναι, etc., ἐκ τ. πολέως, Jhn.1:44; φυλῆς, Luk.2:36, al.; τ. ἐξουσίας Ἡρῴδου, Luk.23:7; ὁ ὢν ἐκ τ. γῆς, Jhn.3:31. __2. Of the author, occasion or source: Mat.5:37, Jhn.2:16, Rom.2:29, 1Co.8:6, Gal.5:8, al.; ἐκ (τ. θεοῦ, 1Co.7:7, 2Co.5:1, 1Jn.4:7; ἐκ τ. πατρός, Jhn.6:65, al.; ἐκ τ. γῆς ἐστιν, λαλεῖ, Jhn.3:31; εκ καρδίας, Rom.6:17, cf. Mrk.12:30, 1Ti.1:5; ἐκ ψυχῆς, Eph.6:6, Col.3:23; ἐκ πίστεως, Rom.14:23; κρίνειν ἐκ, Luk.19:22, Rev.20:12. __3. Of the agent, after passive verbs: Mat.15:5, Mrk.7:11, 2Co.2:2, al.; frequently in Re after αδικεῖσθαι (2:11), etc. __4. Of cause, dependence, source of supply: τ. πόνου (των), Rev.16:10, 11; τ. φωνῶν, Rev.8:13; ἐκ τούτου, Jhn.6:66 19:12 (but see Meyer, in ll.); ἐκ θεοῦ λαλεῖν, 2Co.2:17; ἐκ τ. ἀληθείας, Jhn.18:37, 1Jn.3:19; ὁ ἐκ πίστεως, Rom.3:26 4:16; οἱ (ὄντες) ἐκ περιτομῆς, Act.11:2, Rom.4:12, Gal.2:12, Col.4:11; πίνειν ἐκ, Mat.26:29, Mrk.14:25, Jhn.4:13, al.; θερίζειν, Gal.6:8; μετέχειν ἐκ (= partit. genitive), 1Co.10:13; with inf., ἐκ τοῦ ἔχειν, 2Co.8:11. __5. Of material: Mat.27:29, Jhn.2:15 19:2, Rom.9:21, 1Co.11:12, Rev.18:12, al.; allied to which is its use of price (= cl. genitive): Mat.27:7, cf. ib. 20:2, Act.1:18. __IV. By attraction = ἐν (cl.): τὰ ἐκ τ. οἰκιας, Mat.24:17; τ. ἐξ αὐτοῦ δύναμιν, Mrk.5:30 (see Field, in l.); ὁ πατὴρ ὁ ἐξ οὐρανοῦ, Luk.11:13. __V. Adverbial phrases: ἐξ ἀνάγκης, 2Co.9:7, Heb.7:12; ἐξ ἰσότητος, 2Co.8:13; ἐκ μέρους, 1Co.12:27 13:9-12; ἐκ μέτρου, Jhn.3:34; ἐκ συμφώνου, 1Co.7:5. __VI. in composition, ἐκ signifies, __1. procession, removal: ἐκβαίνω, ἐκβάλλω. __2. Opening out, unfolding: ἐκτείνω; metaphorically, ἐξαγγάλλω. __3. Origin: ἔκγονος. __4. Completeness: ἐξαπορέω (see M, Pr., 237), ἐκπληρόω, ἐκτελέω. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 753 NT verses. KJV: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out) See also: 1 Corinthians 1:30; 3 John 1:11; 1 Peter 1:3.

γενους genos G1085 "family: descendant" Noun-GSN

This word refers to family, descendants, or a nation. In Acts 4:6 and 7:13, it describes a person's family or ancestry. It can also mean a specific group or kind of people.

Definition: γένος, -ους, τό (γίγνομαι), [in LXX for עַם, מִין, זֶרַע, etc. ;] __1. family: Act.4:6 7:13 13:26. __2. offspring: Act.17:28, 29 Rev.22:16. __3. race, nation; Mrk.7:28, Act.4:36 7:19 18:2, 24, 2Co.11:26, Php.3:5, Gal.1:14, 1Pe.2:9. __4. kind, sort, class: Mat.13:47 17:21, Rec., Mrk.9:29, 1Co.12:10, 28 14:10.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 21 NT verses. KJV: born, country(-man), diversity, generation, kind(-red), nation, offspring, stock See also: 1 Corinthians 12:10; Acts 17:28; 1 Peter 2:9.

κινδυνοις kindunos G2794 "danger" Noun-DPM

Danger refers to a situation that poses a threat or risk, as seen in Romans 8:35 and 2 Corinthians 11:26. It can be a physical or emotional hazard.

Definition: κίνδυνος, -ου, ὁ [in LXX: Psa.116:3 (מֵצַר), Sir.3:26, al. ;] danger, peril: Rom.8:35; pl., 2Co.11:26.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 2 NT verses. KJV: peril See also: 2 Corinthians 11:26; Romans 8:35.

εξ ek G1537 "out from" Prep

The preposition 'out from' shows movement or origin, like in John 6:31 and Acts 9:3. It helps us understand where people or things come from or are going.

εθνων ethnos G1484 "Gentiles" Noun-GPN

This word means a nation or people, often referring to non-Jewish people. In Matthew 21:43 and Acts 10:35, it describes the Gentiles or nations.

Definition: ἔθνος, -ους, τό, [in LXX chiefly for עַם ,גּוֹי ;] __1. a multitude, a company, whether of beasts or men (Hom.). __2. a nation, people: Mat.21:43 24:7, Mrk.13:8, Luk.22:25, Act.10:35, al.; in sing., of the Jewish people, Luk.7:5 23:2, Jhn.11:48, 50-53 18:35, Act.10:22 24:3, 10 26:4 28:19. __3. In pl., as in OT, τὰ ἔ. (like Heb. הַגּוֹיִם), the nations, as distinct from Israel, Gentiles: Mat.4:15 6:32, Act.26:17, Rom.3:29 11:11 15:10, Gal.2:8, al.; of Gentile Christians, Rom.11:13 15:27 16:4, Gal.2:12, 14, Eph.3:1. SYN.: λαός (see DCG, ii, 229; Cremer, 226). (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 153 NT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people See also: 1 Corinthians 5:1; John 11:52; 1 Peter 2:9.

κινδυνοις kindunos G2794 "danger" Noun-DPM

Danger refers to a situation that poses a threat or risk, as seen in Romans 8:35 and 2 Corinthians 11:26. It can be a physical or emotional hazard.

Definition: κίνδυνος, -ου, ὁ [in LXX: Psa.116:3 (מֵצַר), Sir.3:26, al. ;] danger, peril: Rom.8:35; pl., 2Co.11:26.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 2 NT verses. KJV: peril See also: 2 Corinthians 11:26; Romans 8:35.

εν en G1722 "in/on/among" Prep

This word is a preposition that means in, on, or among something. It's used in many places, like Matthew 7:3 and Luke 7:37, to describe a location or relationship. It can also mean by, with, or during.

Definition: ἐν, prep, (the most frequently of all in NT), with dative (= Heb. בְּ, Lat. in, with abl.). __I. Of place, with dative of thing(s), of person(s), in, within, on, at, by, among: ἐν τ. πόλει, Luk.7:37; τ. οφθαλμῷ, Mat.7:3; τ. κοιλίᾳ, Mat.12:40; τ. ὄρει, 2Pe.1:18; τ. θρόνῳ, Rev.3:21; τ. δεξιᾷ τ. θεοῦ, Rom.8:34; ἐν ἡμῖν Abbott-Smith has ὑμῖν., Luk.1:1; of books, ἐν τ. βιβλίῳ, Gal.3:10; τ. νόμῳ, Mat.12:5, al.; ἐν τοῖς τ. Πατρός, in my Father's house (RV; cf. M, Pr., 103), Luk.2:49; trop., of the region of thought or feeling, ἐν τ. καρδίᾳ (-αις), Mat.5:28, 2Co.4:6, al.; τ. συνειδήσεσιν, 2Co.5:11; after verbs of motion, instead of εἰς (constructio praegnans, a usage extended in late Gk. beyond the limits observed in cl.; cf. Bl., §41, 1; M, Th., 12), ἀποστέλλω . . . ἐν, Mat.10:16. δέδωκεν ἐν τ. χειρί (cf. τιθέναι ἐν χερσί, Hom., Il., i, 441, al.), Jhn.3:35; id. after verbs of coming and going (not in cl.), εἰσῆλθε, Luk.9:46; ἐξῆλθεν, Luk.7:17. __II. Of state, condition, form, occupation, etc.: ἐν ζωῇ, Rom.5:10; ἐν τ. θανάτῳ, 1Jn.3:14; ἐν πειρασμοῖς, 1Pe.1:6; ἐν εἰρήνῃ, Mrk.5:25; ἐν δόξῃ, Php.4:19; ἐν πραΰτητι, Jas.3:13; ἐν μυστηρίῳ, 1Co.2:7; ἐν τ. διδαχῇ, Mrk.4:2; of a part as contained in a whole, ἐν τ. ἀμπέλῳ, Jhn.15:4; ἐν ἑνὶ σώματι, Rom.12:4; of accompanying objects or persons (simple dative in cl.), with, ἐν αἵματι, Heb.9:25; ἐν δέκα χιλιάσιν, Luk.14:31 (cf. Ju 14, Act.7:14); similarly (cl.), of clothing, armour, arms, ἐν στολαῖς, Mrk.12:38; ἐν ἐσθῆτι λαμπρᾷ, Jas.2:2; ἐν μαξαίρῃ, Luk.22:49; ἐν ῥάβδῳ, 1Co.4:21 (cf. ἐν τόξοις, Xen., Mem., 3, 9, 2); of manner (cl.), ἐν τάχει (= ταχέως), Luk.18:8 (cf. Bl., §41, 1); of spiritual influence, ἐν πνεύματι, Rom.8:9; ἐν π. ἀκαθάρτῳ, Mrk.1:23; of the mystical relation of the Christian life and the believer himself, to God and Christ (cf. ICC, Ro., 160f.; Mayor on Ju 1; M, Pr., 103): ἐν Χριστῷ, Rom.3:24, 6:11, 1Co.3:1, 4:10, 2Co.12:2, Gal.2:17, Eph.6:21, Col.4:7, 1Th.4:16, al. __III. Of the agent, instrument or means (an extension of cl. ἐν of instr.—see LS, see word Ill—corresponding to similar use of Heb. בְּ), by, with: ἐν ὑμῖν κρίνεται ὁ κόσμος (= cl. παρά, C. dative), 1Co.6:2; ἐν τ. ἄρχοντι τ. δαιμονίων, Mat.9:34; ἐν αἵματι, Heb.9:22; ἐν ὕδατι, Mat.3:11, al.; ἐν μαχαίρᾳ ἀποκτενεῖ (cf. the absol. ἐν μ., ἐν ῥάβδῳ, supr., II, which some would classify here), Rev.13:10 (cf. 6:8). Allied to this usage and distinctly Semitic are the following: ἠγόρασας . . . ἐν τ. αἵματι σου (cf. BDB, see word בְּ, III, 3), Rev.5:9; ὁμολογεῖν ἐν (= Aram. אודי בּ; cf. McNeile on Mt, I.with; M, Pr., 104), Mat.10:32, Luk.12:8; ὀμνύναι ἐν (= cl. accusative, so Jas.5:12), Mat.5:34, al.; also at the rate of, amounting to, Mrk.4:8 (WH; vv. ll., εἰς, ἒν), Act.7:14 (LXX). __IV. Of time, __(a) in or during a period: ἐν τ. ἡμέρᾳ (νυκτί), Jhn.11:9, al.; ἐν σαββάτῳ, Mat.12:2, al.; ἐν τῷ μεταξύ, meanwhile, Jhn.4:31; __(b) at the time of an event: ἐν τ. παρουσίᾳ, 1Co.15:23; ἐν τ. ἀναστάσει, Mat.22:28; __(with) with art. inf., __(α) present (so sometimes in cl., but not as in NT = ἕως; V. M, Pr., 215), while: Mat.13:4, Mrk.6:48, Gal.4:18, al.; __(β) aor., when, after: Luk.9:36, al.; __(d) within (cl.): Mat.27:40, __V. In composition: (1) meaning: (a) with adjectives, it signifies usually the possession of a quality, as ἐνάλιος, ἐν́δοξος; (b) with verbs, continuance in (before ἐν) or motion into (before εἰς), as ἐμμένω, ἐμβαίνω. (ii) Assimilation: ἐν becomes ἐμ- before β, μ, π, φ, ψ; ἐγ- before γ, κ, ξ, χ; ἐλ- before λ. But in the older MSS of NT, followed by modern editions, assimilation is sometimes neglected, as in ἐνγράφω, ἐγκαινίζω, etc. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 2120 NT verses. KJV: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in) See also: 1 Corinthians 1:2; 1 Corinthians 15:17; 1 Peter 1:2.

πολει polis G4172 "city" Noun-DSF

In the Bible, a city refers to a town with walls, like Jerusalem in Matthew 2:23. It can also mean the people who live there, as in Matthew 10:5. Jesus often visited cities during his ministry.

Definition: πόλις, -εως, ὁ, [in LXX chiefly and very frequently for עִיר ;] a city: Mat.2:23, Mrk.1:45, Luk.4:29, Jhn.4:8, al. mult.; opposite to κῶμαι (κ. καὶ ἀγροί), Mat.9:35 10:11, Mrk.6:56, Luk.8:1 13:22; with nom. propr. in appos. (cl.), Act.11:5 16:14; with id. in genitive appos. (BL, §35, 5), Act.8:5, 2Pe.2:6; genitive, of the region, Luk.1:26 4:31, Jhn.4:5; of the inhabitants, Mat.10:5, 23 Luk.23:51, Act.19:35, 2Co.11:32; with genitive of person(s), of one's residence or native place, Mat.22:7, Luk.2:4, 11 4:29 10:11, Jhn.1:45, Act.16:20, Rev.16:9; of Jerusalem: ἡ ἁγία π., Mat.4:5 27:53, Rev.11:2; ἡ ἠγαπημένη, Rev.20:19; π. τοῦ μεγάλου, Mt 5 ̈35 (cf. Ps 47 (48):2); of the heavenly city in the Apocalyptic visions, Rev.3:12 21:2, 10 14ff. 22:14, 19. By meton., of the inhabitants of a city: Mat.8:34 12:25 21:10, Mrk.1:33, Act.14:21 21:30. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 154 NT verses. KJV: city See also: 2 Corinthians 11:26; Luke 9:10; Hebrews 11:10.

κινδυνοις kindunos G2794 "danger" Noun-DPM

Danger refers to a situation that poses a threat or risk, as seen in Romans 8:35 and 2 Corinthians 11:26. It can be a physical or emotional hazard.

Definition: κίνδυνος, -ου, ὁ [in LXX: Psa.116:3 (מֵצַר), Sir.3:26, al. ;] danger, peril: Rom.8:35; pl., 2Co.11:26.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 2 NT verses. KJV: peril See also: 2 Corinthians 11:26; Romans 8:35.

εν en G1722 "in/on/among" Prep

ερημια erēmia G2047 "desert" Noun-DSF

Desert refers to a solitary or wilderness area, as seen in Matthew 15:33 and Hebrews 11:38, where people often went to escape crowds or find solitude.

Definition: ἐρημία, -ας, ἡ (ἔρημος), [in LXX: Isa.60:20, Eze.35:4 (חָרַב, חׇרְבָּה), Eze.35:9 (שְׁמָמָה), Wis.17:17, Sir.47:17, Bar.4:33, 4Ma.18:8 * ;] a solitude, wilderness: Mat.15:33, Mrk.8:4, 2Co.11:26, Heb.11:38.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 4 NT verses. KJV: desert, wilderness See also: 2 Corinthians 11:26; Mark 8:4; Hebrews 11:38.

κινδυνοις kindunos G2794 "danger" Noun-DPM

Danger refers to a situation that poses a threat or risk, as seen in Romans 8:35 and 2 Corinthians 11:26. It can be a physical or emotional hazard.

Definition: κίνδυνος, -ου, ὁ [in LXX: Psa.116:3 (מֵצַר), Sir.3:26, al. ;] danger, peril: Rom.8:35; pl., 2Co.11:26.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 2 NT verses. KJV: peril See also: 2 Corinthians 11:26; Romans 8:35.

εν en G1722 "in/on/among" Prep

θαλασση thalassa G2281 "sea" Noun-DSF

The Greek word for sea, used in the Bible to describe large bodies of water like the Mediterranean or Red Sea, as seen in Acts 10:6 and 1 Corinthians 10:1-2.

Definition: θάλασσα, -ης, ἡ [in LXX chiefly for יָם ;] the sea: Mat.23:15, Mrk.11:23, Luk.21:25, Rom.9:27, Heb.11:12, Jas.1:6, Ju 13, Rev.7:1, al.; τὸ πέλαγος τῆς θ. (see Tr., ut infr.), Mat.18:6; ὁ οὐρανὸς κ. ἡ γῆ κ. ἡ θ., of the whole world, Act.4:24, al. (Hag.2:7); θ. ὑαλίνη, Rev.4:6 15:2; of the Mediterranean, Act.10:6, 32 17:14; of the Red Sea, ἐρυθρὰ θ., Act.7:36, 1Co.10:1-2, Heb.11:20; of an inland lake (as Heb. יָם), θ. τ. Γαλιλαίας, Mat.4:18 15:29, Mrk.1:16 7:31; τ. Τιβεριάδος, Jhn.21:1; τ. Γ. τ. T., Jhn.6:1; of the same, simply ἡ θ., Mat.4:15, Mrk.2:13, al SYN.: πέλαγος, the vast expanse of open water"; θ., "the sea as contrasted with the land" (Tr., Syn., xiii) (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 83 NT verses. KJV: sea See also: 1 Corinthians 10:1; Mark 7:31; Hebrews 11:12.

κινδυνοις kindunos G2794 "danger" Noun-DPM

Danger refers to a situation that poses a threat or risk, as seen in Romans 8:35 and 2 Corinthians 11:26. It can be a physical or emotional hazard.

Definition: κίνδυνος, -ου, ὁ [in LXX: Psa.116:3 (מֵצַר), Sir.3:26, al. ;] danger, peril: Rom.8:35; pl., 2Co.11:26.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 2 NT verses. KJV: peril See also: 2 Corinthians 11:26; Romans 8:35.

εν en G1722 "in/on/among" Prep

ψευδαδελφοις pseudadelphos G5569 "false brother" Noun-DPM

A false brother is someone who claims to be a Christian but is not genuine. The Bible warns about false brothers in 2 Corinthians 11:26 and Galatians 2:4.

Definition: ψευδ-άδελφος, -ου, ὁ a false brother: of professing Christians, 2Co.11:26, Gal.2:4.† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 2 NT verses. KJV: false brethren See also: 2 Corinthians 11:26; Galatians 2:4.

Study Notes — 2 Corinthians 11:26

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Context
Cross References
2 Corinthians 11:26 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on 2 Corinthians 11:26
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Corinthians 11:26
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 11:26
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 11:26
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 11:26
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 11:26
Cambridge Bible on 2 Corinthians 11:26
Barnes' Notes on 2 Corinthians 11:26
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 11:26
Sermons on 2 Corinthians 11:26

Context — Paul’s Suffering and Service

24Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. 25Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked. I spent a night and a day in the open sea.

26In my frequent journeys, I have been in danger from rivers and from bandits, in danger from my countrymen and from the Gentiles, in danger in the city and in the country, in danger on the sea and among false brothers,

27in labor and toil and often without sleep, in hunger and thirst and often without food, in cold and exposure. 28Apart from these external trials, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Acts 14:5	But when the Gentiles and Jews, together with their rulers, set out to mistreat and stone them,
2	Acts 17:5	The Jews, however, became jealous. So they brought in some troublemakers from the marketplace, formed a mob, and sent the city into an uproar. They raided Jason’s house in search of Paul and Silas, hoping to bring them out to the people.
3	Acts 13:50	The Jews, however, incited the religious women of prominence and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their district.
4	Acts 25:3	to grant them a concession against Paul by summoning him to Jerusalem, because they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way.
5	Acts 20:19	I served the Lord with great humility and with tears, especially in the trials that came upon me through the plots of the Jews.
6	2 Corinthians 1:8–10	We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead. He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,
7	Acts 11:25–26	Then Barnabas went to Tarsus to look for Saul, and when he found him, he brought him back to Antioch. So for a full year they met together with the church and taught large numbers of people. The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.
8	Acts 18:12	While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews coordinated an attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat.
9	Acts 15:40–24	—
10	2 Corinthians 11:32	In Damascus, the governor under King Aretas secured the city of the Damascenes in order to arrest me.

2 Corinthians 11:26 Summary

The Apostle Paul faced many dangers as he traveled to spread the Gospel, including dangers from rivers, bandits, and even from people who claimed to be Christians but were not, as mentioned in 2 Corinthians 11:26. Despite these risks, Paul trusted in God's power and presence with him, as seen in Psalm 138:7-8 and Romans 8:31. We can learn from Paul's example to trust in God's goodness and protection, even when we face challenges or hardships, and remember that God is always with us, as promised in Matthew 28:20 and Hebrews 13:5-6. By trusting in God, we can have courage and confidence to face whatever dangers or challenges come our way, just like Paul did.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of dangers did the Apostle Paul face on his journeys?

The Apostle Paul faced dangers from rivers, bandits, his countrymen, Gentiles, in cities and the country, on the sea, and among false brothers, as mentioned in 2 Corinthians 11:26, showing the extent of the risks he took to spread the Gospel, similar to the hardships faced by Jesus Christ as described in Matthew 10:16-23.

How did Paul's experiences compare to the life of Jesus Christ?

Like Jesus Christ, who was persecuted by the Pharisees and other Jewish leaders, as seen in John 4:1-3 and Matthew 12:14, Paul faced opposition from his countrymen, the Jews, as well as from Gentiles, indicating that following Christ can lead to similar challenges and hardships, as warned in 2 Timothy 3:12.

What can we learn from Paul's attitude towards the dangers he faced?

Paul's courage and perseverance in the face of danger, as seen in 2 Corinthians 11:26, demonstrate his trust in God's sovereignty and protection, as expressed in Psalm 23:4 and Romans 8:28, encouraging believers to trust in God's goodness even in the midst of adversity.

How does Paul's experience relate to our own lives as Christians?

As Christians, we may face similar dangers and challenges, but like Paul, we can trust in God's power and presence with us, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Hebrews 13:5-6, and we can also learn to be content in all circumstances, as Paul wrote in Philippians 4:11-13.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways I can apply the Apostle Paul's courage and trust in God to my own life, especially in the face of adversity or uncertainty?
How can I, like Paul, prioritize the spread of the Gospel and the well-being of other believers, even when it involves personal risk or hardship, as seen in 2 Corinthians 11:26?
In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty and protection, as Paul did, when faced with dangers or challenges, and how can I express my gratitude for His presence in my life?
What are some 'dangers' or challenges that I currently face, and how can I, like Paul, trust in God's power and presence to overcome them, as encouraged in Ephesians 6:10-18?

Gill's Exposition on 2 Corinthians 11:26

In journeying often,.... Through several countries and kingdoms to preach the Gospel, as he did from Jerusalem round about to Illyricum: in perils of waters; by the floods being out, which made it

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Corinthians 11:26

In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea,

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 11:26

In journeyings often; in travellings from place to place for the propagation of the gospel. In perils of waters; in the Greek, rivers, which were many in those countries through which he travelled. Of robbers; such as waited to rob passengers by the high-way. By mine own countrymen, the Jews, who were mortal enemies to Paul, whom they looked upon as an apostate from their religion. In the city; in many cities where he preached the gospel, as we find in the Acts of the Apostles. In the wilderness; in wildernesses through which he was forced to pass. In the sea; storms and shipwrecks. Among false brethren; false teachers and private persons, who corrupted the Christian religion, and were as great enemies to the apostle as any he had.

Trapp's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 11:26

26 In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; Ver. 26. By mine own countrymen] A Gentilibus meis, et a Gentibus.

Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 11:26

(26) In journeyings often.—Again we enter on a list of activities and sufferings of which this is the only, or nearly the only, record. Some of them may be referred to journeys (as above) before his arrival at Antioch; some, probably, to that from Antioch to Ephesus through the interior of Asia Minor (Acts 18:23; Acts 19:1); some to excursions from Ephesus. The “perils of waters” (better, rivers) point to the swollen torrents that rush down in spring from the mountain heights of the Taurus and other ranges, and render the streams unfordable. “Robbers” infested, then as now, well-nigh every high-road in Syria and Asia Minor, as in the parable of the Good Samaritan (see Note on Luke 10:30), and the story of St. John and the young robber, as reported from Clement of Alexandria by Eusebius (Hist. iii. 23). Of the “perils from his own countrymen,” we have instances enough up to this time at Damascus (Acts 9:23), at Jerusalem (Acts 9:29), at Antioch in Pisidia, Iconium, and Lystra (Acts 13:50; Acts 14:5-19), at Thessalonica, and at Corinth (Acts 17:5-13; Acts 18:12). Of “perils from the heathen” we find examples at Philippi (Acts 16:20) and Ephesus (Acts 19:23). City and wilderness (possibly the Arabian desert of Gal 1:17; possibly the high table-lands of Armenia and Asia Minor) and sea were alike fruitful in dangers. As if with something like a climax he reserves the word “false brethren,” such as those of Gal 2:4, as the last and worst of his trials.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 11:26

Verse 26. In journeyings often] He means the particular journeys which he took to different places, for the purpose of propagating the Gospel. In perils of waters] Exposed to great dangers in crossing rivers; for of rivers the original, ποταμων, must be understood. Of robbers] Judea itself, and perhaps every other country, was grievously infested by banditti of this kind; and no doubt the apostle in his frequent peregrinations was often attacked, but, being poor and having nothing to lose, he passed unhurt, though not without great danger. In perils by mine own countrymen] The Jews had the most rooted antipathy to him, because they considered him an apostate from the true faith, and also the means of perverting many others. There are several instances of this in the Acts; and a remarkable conspiracy against his life is related, Acts 23:12, c. In perils by the heathen] In the heathen provinces whither he went to preach the Gospel. Several instances of these perils occur also in the Acts. In perils in the city] The different seditions raised against him particularly in Jerusalem, to which Ephesus and Damascus may be added. Perils in the wilderness] Uninhabited countries through which he was obliged to pass in order to reach from city to city. In such places it is easy to imagine many dangers from banditti, wild beasts, cold, starvation, &c. Perils in the sea] The different voyages he took in narrow seas, such as the Mediterranean, about dangerous coasts, and without compass. False brethren] Persons who joined themselves to the Church, pretending faith in Christ, but intending to act as spies, hoping to get some matter of accusation against him. He no doubt suffered much also from apostates.

Cambridge Bible on 2 Corinthians 11:26

26. in perils of waters] Literally, rivers (flodis, Wiclif). Cf. 1 Corinthians 15:30. When bridges were rare, such perils were frequent. What they are, even now, in less civilized regions, the recent loss sustained by our troops in Afghanistan (in April, 1879) by a sudden spate, after several regiments had crossed the same river in perfect safety, may serve to shew us. Stanley refers also to the fate of Frederick Barbarossa at a place not far from Tarsus. See also Conybeare and Howson’s St Paul, 1. 457.in perils of robbers] What these were in Judaea in those times we may learn from the well-known parable recorded in St Luke 10. The danger to the traveller in Palestine and the neighbourhood from bands of wandering Bedouins is still almost as great if the traveller in those parts ventures about without the protection afforded by a caravan. Mr Cyril Graham and other recent travellers have recorded their detention by the Arabs until rescued or ransomed.in perils by my own countrymen] (of kyn. So Wiclif, literally. Cf. Acts 7:19; Galatians 1:14, in the Greek). These were not the least among the dangers St Paul had to encounter, as Acts 9:23; Acts 9:29; Acts 13:50; Acts 14:5; Acts 14:19; Acts 17:5; Acts 17:13; Acts 18:12 testify. And doubtless there are many such dangers which have been allowed to remain entirely unrecorded, but which may be imagined from what we read, and above all from the yet more serious dangers which befel the Apostle in consequence of his visit to Jerusalem, recorded in Acts 21, the record of which takes up the remainder of the book. Cf. 1 Thessalonians 2:15-16, St Paul’s first extant Epistle, written, be it remembered, from Corinth.by the heathen] See Acts 16:19-39; Acts 19:23-34.in the city] See last note, and Acts 9:23; Acts 9:29, as well as 2 Corinthians 11:32 of this chapter.in the wilderness] Translated desert in Acts 8:26. Cf. St Matthew 14:13; Matthew 14:15. It means any place void of inhabitants. Hunger and thirst, as well as robbers, were among the perils thus to be endured. If any one should object that the Apostle thus repeats himself, it may be observed that the expressions here used are arranged in pairs, and are intended to shew that wherever he was, and whatever he did, the Apostle was in danger.in the sea] Not a mere repetition. “There are many perils in the sea,”—pirates, for instance, especially in days long past—“short of shipwreck.” Alford.among false brethren] Cf. Galatians 2:4 and 2 Corinthians 11:13 of this chapter. It refers, no doubt, chiefly to the Judaizing teachers (see 2 Corinthians 11:22), but need not be confined to them. Any one who falsely pretends to be a disciple of Christ may be thus described. Cf. Acts 20:29; 2 Peter 2 (throughout); 1 John 2:18-19; 1 John 2:22; 1 John 4:3; 2 John 1:7; 2 John 1:9; 3 John 1:9; Judges 4, 7-16; Revelation 2:2; Revelation 2:15; Revelation 2:20.

Barnes' Notes on 2 Corinthians 11:26

In journeyings often - Of course subject to the fatigue, toil, and danger which such a mode of life involves. In perils of waters - In danger of losing my life at sea, or by floods, or by crossing streams.

Whedon's Commentary on 2 Corinthians 11:26

26. Perils—The spontaneous repetition of the word gives a lively variety to the style. Waters—Rather, rivers; which had to be crossed without bridges, with liability to drowning.

Sermons on 2 Corinthians 11:26

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	Does Christ Want Fanatics by George Verwer	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of obedience and presenting our bodies as a living sacrifice to Jesus Christ. He relates the increase of knowledge in the worl
	1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 by St. John Chrysostom	John Chrysostom preaches to the Church of the Thessalonians, commending their work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope in the Lord Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the importa