2 Corinthians 11:23

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Are they Christ’s servants? It’s insane to say it, but I’m a far better one. I’ve done much more work, been in prison many more times, been beaten more severely, and have faced death more often.

Cross References

Jeremiah 36:5

Jeremiah told Baruch, “I’m no longer allowed to go to the Lord’s temple.

Acts 14:19

However, Jews from the cities of Antioch and Iconium arrived in Lystra and won the people over. They tried to stone Paul to death and dragged him out of the city when they thought that he was dead.

Acts 20:23

However, the Holy Spirit warns me in every city that imprisonment and suffering are waiting for me.

Acts 21:11

During his visit he took Paul’s belt and tied his own feet and hands with it. Then he said, “The Holy Spirit says, ‘This is how the Jews in Jerusalem will tie up the man who owns this belt. Then they will hand him over to people who are not Jewish.’ ”

Acts 25:14

Since they were staying there for a number of days, Festus told the king about Paul’s case. Festus said, “Felix left a man here in prison.

Acts 27:1

When it was decided that we should sail to Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were turned over to an army officer. His name was Julius, and he belonged to the emperor’s division.

Acts 28:16

After our arrival, Paul was allowed to live by himself, but he had a soldier who guarded him.

Acts 28:30

Paul rented a place to live for two full years and welcomed everyone who came to him.

Acts 9:16

I’ll show him how much he has to suffer for the sake of my name.”

Romans 8:36

As Scripture says: “We are being killed all day long because of you. We are thought of as sheep to be slaughtered.”

1 Corinthians 15:10

But God’s kindness  made me what I am, and that kindness was not wasted on me. Instead, I worked harder than all the others. It was not I who did it, but God’s kindness was with me.

1 Corinthians 3:5

Who is Apollos? Who is Paul? They are servants who helped you come to faith. Each did what the Lord gave him to do.

1 Corinthians 4:1

People should think of us as servants of Christ and managers who are entrusted with God’s mysteries.

1 Corinthians 4:11

To this moment, we are hungry, thirsty, poorly dressed, roughly treated, and homeless.

1 Corinthians 4:9

As I see it, God has placed us apostles last in line, like people condemned to die. We have become a spectacle for people and angels to look at.

2 Corinthians 10:7

Look at the plain facts! If anyone is confident he belongs to Christ, he should take note that we also belong to Christ.

2 Corinthians 11:5

I don’t think I’m inferior in any way to your super-apostles.

2 Corinthians 3:6

He has also qualified us to be ministers of a new promise, a spiritual promise, not a written one. Clearly, what was written brings death, but the Spirit brings life.

2 Corinthians 4:11

While we are alive, we are constantly handed over to death for Jesus’ sake so that the life of Jesus is also shown in our mortal nature.

2 Corinthians 6:9

as unknown although we are well-known, as dying although, as you see, we go on living. We are punished, but we are not killed.

Galatians 6:17

From now on, don’t make any trouble for me! After all, I carry the scars of Jesus on my body.

Ephesians 3:1

This is the reason I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus  for those of you who are not Jewish.

Ephesians 4:1

I, a prisoner in the Lord, encourage you to live the kind of life which proves that God has called you.

Ephesians 6:20

Because I have already been doing this as Christ’s representative, I am in prison. So pray that I speak about this Good News as boldly as I have to.

Philippians 1:13

As a result, it has become clear to all the soldiers who guard the emperor and to everyone else that I am in prison because of Christ.

Philippians 2:17

My life is being poured out as a part of the sacrifice and service ⌞I offer to God⌟ for your faith. Yet, I am filled with joy, and I share that joy with all of you.

Colossians 1:24

I am happy to suffer for you now. In my body I am completing whatever remains of Christ’s sufferings. I am doing this on behalf of his body, the church.

Colossians 1:29

I work hard and struggle to do this while his mighty power works in me.

1 Thessalonians 3:2

we sent our brother Timothy to you. He serves God by spreading the Good News about Christ. His mission was to strengthen and encourage you in your faith

1 Timothy 4:6

You are a good servant of Christ Jesus when you point these things out to our brothers and sisters. Then you will be nourished by the words of the Christian faith and the excellent teachings which you have followed closely.

2 Timothy 1:16

May the Lord be merciful to the family of Onesiphorus. He often took care of my needs and wasn’t ashamed that I was a prisoner.

2 Timothy 1:8

So never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord or be ashamed of me, his prisoner. Instead, by God’s power, join me in suffering for the sake of the Good News.

2 Timothy 2:9

I’m suffering disgrace for spreading this Good News. I have even been put into prison like a criminal. However, God’s word is not imprisoned.

2 Timothy 3:11

You also know about the kind of persecutions and sufferings which happened to me in the cities of Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. I endured those persecutions, and the Lord rescued me from all of them.

Philemon 1:9

However, I would prefer to make an appeal on the basis of love. I, Paul, as an old man and now a prisoner for Christ Jesus,

Hebrews 10:34

You suffered with prisoners. You were cheerful even though your possessions were stolen, since you know that you have a better and more permanent possession.